NHTSA Recall 13V006000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V006000; Date: Jan. 9, 2013
In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt anchorage may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Autocar Xpert
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Autocar Industries, Llc
Affected Units:: 80
Recall Summary:
Autocar industries, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 xpert vehicles manufactured October 17, 2011, through September 17, 2012; and with serial numbers in the range 213522 through 215336. The seat belt anchorages fail to sustain the 3000 pound forces for the specified length of time. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages. "
How to Fix:
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the seat belts, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2013. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
Recall Notes:
Autocar's recall campaign number is m-1208. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 1, 2013
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