NHTSA Recall 14V133000: Seat belts
Autocar Industries, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 207 vehicles. It affects 2012–2014 Autocar Xpert.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V133000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | M-1401 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | March 19, 2014 |
| Owner notification | June 20, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Autocar Industries, LLC (Autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles manufactured July 11, 2011, through March 5, 2014. The bolts used to anchor the seat belts may be insufficiently tight to withstand the forces experienced in certain crashes. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Safety risk
If the seat belt does not properly restrain the seat occupant, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the seat belt mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall is began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1401.
Notes
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 14V133000
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.