Recall 12V394000: 2008–2012 Autocar Xpeditor

Report received

Aug 13, 2012

Manufacturer

AUTOCAR, LLC

Potentially affected

699vehicles

Model years

2008–2012

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Autocar Xpeditor0 complaints
• 2009 Autocar Xpeditor0 complaints
• 2010 Autocar Xpeditor0 complaints
• 2011 Autocar Xpeditor1 complaints
• 2012 Autocar Xpeditor0 complaints