Recall 13V006 affects 80 2012 Autocar Xpert vehicles for weak seat belt anchorages. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
Autocar is recalling 80 2012 Xpert vehicles because the seat belt anchorages did not hold the required load during compliance testing. In a crash, a weak anchorage can keep the belt from properly restraining the occupant and increase injury risk; the Autocar dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The seat belt anchorage on a 2012 Autocar Xpert is the reinforced mounting point that holds the belt assembly to the vehicle structure. When the belt is latched, that anchorage keeps the belt tied to the cab so it can restrain the occupant during a crash. The belt, buckle, and mounting hardware all depend on that attachment staying secure under load.
On affected Xpert vehicles, the seat belt anchorages do not hold the required 3000 pound force for the required amount of time. That means the anchorage does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210 for seat belt assembly anchorages. Under crash-level force, the mounting point can pull loose instead of keeping the belt fixed in place.
There is no warning sign before failure. A belt can latch and feel normal even when the anchorage does not meet the required strength standard.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Autocar Xpert | seat belt |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 80 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, an insufficient seat belt anchorage can keep the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. That raises the risk of injury to the person in that seat. Confirm whether your 2012 Autocar Xpert is included and schedule the seat belt repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Autocar dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Autocar Xpert is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the free seat-belt-anchorage repair that fixes the restraint risk in a crash.
- Bring the recall notice if Autocar mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V006 when you call.
- Call Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 with questions about repair scheduling.
What happens at the repair
Autocar's remedy says owners were notified and the dealer repair is free once available. At the dealer, an Autocar technician repairs the seat belt anchorages so the belts are properly secured to the vehicle structure. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. The notice does not list a separate inspection step or a repair time, so ask the service desk what work your Xpert needs when you speak with them.
Timeline
| January 9, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V006?
Recall 13V006 covers 80 2012 Autocar Xpert vehicles with seat belt anchorages that do not meet the required 3000 pound force test. In a crash, the seat belt anchorage can fail to restrain the occupant properly, increasing injury risk. Autocar dealers repair the seat belts for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Autocar Xpert is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V006. If it is, contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the seat belt repair. Reference recall number 13V006 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Autocar's remedy for recall 13V006 says dealers will repair the seat belts free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Autocar dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk in recall 13V006 is occupant protection in a crash. If the seat belt anchorage does not hold, the belt can fail to restrain the seat occupant properly, increasing injury risk. The repair path is to have an Autocar dealer repair the seat belts for free.
What if I bought this Autocar Xpert used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2012 Autocar Xpert is included in recall 13V006, then contact an Autocar dealer or call Autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V006000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-765-489-5499 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V006 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V006000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →