Autocar Xpeditor 2010
Model Xpeditor made in 2010 by Autocar got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningcommunications, seat belts.
Model 2010
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| COMMUNICATIONS - BACK UP ALARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V472000 | AUTOCAR, LLC | from 09/10/2010 to 09/10/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 542 | MFR | AUTOCAR, LLC | 09/27/2012 | 09/27/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Autocar, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 xpeditor heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, manufactured from september 10, 2010, through september 10, 2012, equipped with a vehicle rearward rollaway alarm. the motion sensor for the alarm may not have been installed correctly and the alarm may fail to sound when the vehicle is out of gear and in a rearward rollaway situation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without an audible warning that the vehicle is in a rearward rollaway situation, there is an increased risk that the vehicle may hit a pedestrian or another vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will repair the affected vehicles, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on november 9, 2012. owners may contact autocar, llc, at 1-765-489-5499. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Autocar's recall number is a-1204.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 www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V394000 | AUTOCAR, LLC | from 12/17/2007 to 07/10/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 681 | MFR | AUTOCAR, LLC | 08/13/2012 | 08/13/2012 | 571 | 208 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Autocar will notify owners and provide instructions for scheduling the vehicle repair, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on september 5, 2012. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||