NHTSA Recall 14V198000: Seats
Autocar Industries, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 207 vehicles. It affects 2012–2014 Autocar Xpert.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V198000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | M-1405 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | April 23, 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. During manufacturing, the floor mat may have been captured between the seat brackets and the cab sheet metal at all four connection points. This could cause the torque on the bolts to relax to below the required torque, allowing them to loosen. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Safety risk
Loose bolts may allow the seat to move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting free of charge. The recall is expected to began in June 2014. Owners may contact Autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. Autocar's number for this recall is M-1405.
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 14V198000
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.