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NHTSA recall 12V394000

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Campaign
Published byNHTSA (United States)
Campaign number12V394000
Manufacturer's numberA-1202
ManufacturerAUTOCAR, LLC
Reported2012-08-13
Owners notified2012-11-13
ComponentSEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Units potentially affected699

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 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.

Notes

Autocar's recall number is A-1202.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles this campaign lists
2008 AUTOCAR XPEDITORBuilt 2007-12-17 to 2012-07-10.
2009 AUTOCAR XPEDITORBuilt 2007-12-17 to 2012-07-10.
2010 AUTOCAR XPEDITORBuilt 2007-12-17 to 2012-07-10.
2011 AUTOCAR XPEDITORBuilt 2007-12-17 to 2012-07-10.
2012 AUTOCAR XPEDITORBuilt 2007-12-17 to 2012-07-10.

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