Autocar Xpeditor (2008-2012): Seat belts
Recall 12V394000 · Aug 13, 2012 · Autocar, LLC
699
vehicles affected
699
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V394000
- Date
- Aug 13, 2012
- Maker
- Autocar, LLC
- Units affected
- 699
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts > Front > Retractor
- Model years
- 2008-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Autocar is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from December 17, 2007, through July 10, 2012 and equipped with a right-hand (passenger-side) Bostrom air-ride seat. The seatbelt and tether intermediate connection point (ICP) located on the seat bracket may interfere with the seatbelt retractor mechanism as the seat is pneumatically adjusted for height. Over time, the interference may cause the retractor mechanism cover to crack, allowing the retractor spring to become loose and inoperable. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What can happen
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt retractor malfunctions, the passenger may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Autocar will notify owners and provide instructions for scheduling the vehicle repair, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar Service Department at 1-888-218-3611.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V394000?
1 model: Autocar Xpeditor (2008-2012), about 699 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V394000?
Autocar will notify owners and provide instructions for scheduling the vehicle repair, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact Autocar Service Department at 1-888-218-3611.
What can happen?
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt retractor malfunctions, the passenger may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.