NHTSA Recall 13V006000: Seat belts
Autocar Industries, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 80 vehicles. It affects 2012 Autocar Xpert.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V006000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | M-1208 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | January 9, 2013 |
| Owner notification | March 1, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Autocar Industries, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 Xpert vehicles manufactured October 17, 2011, through September 17, 2012; and with serial numbers in the range 213522 through 215336. The seat belt anchorages fail to sustain the 3000 pound forces for the specified length of time. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt anchorage may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the seat belts, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
Notes
Autocar's recall campaign number is M-1208.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V006000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Autocar Xpert | 2012 |
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.