Autocar, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V394000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V394000 by Autocar, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 699 affected units, Seat Belt Retractor/FMVSS 208, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.