NHTSA Recall 08V322000: Seat belts: front
AUTOCAR, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 37 vehicles. It affects 2008 Autocar Acx.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V322000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A-0803G |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT |
| Report received | July 16, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Autocar is recalling 37 my 2008 acx chassis supplied to grove u.s. For conversion into cranes. The seat belt tether between the seat belt floor anchor point and the suspension seat belt anchor point was not installed.
Safety risk
In the event of a severe impact, failure to install the tether strap may cause the seat and seat belt to deform and separate from the mounting location, increasing the risk of a fatal injury.
Remedy
Autocar is working with grove to have these chassis inspected and to replace the seat belt assemblies free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-6001.
Notes
Autocar recall no. 0803g.customers may also 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 covered by recall 08V322000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Autocar Acx | 2008 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.