Recall 14V198 affects 207 2012-2014 Autocar Xpert vehicles for loose seat mounting bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
Autocar is recalling 207 2012-2014 Xpert vehicles because floor mat material trapped under the seat brackets can let seat-bolt torque relax and bolts loosen. Loose bolts can allow the seat to move in a crash and raise injury risk for the occupant; the Autocar dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The seat mounting system on 2012-2014 Autocar Xpert vehicles holds the seat frame to the cab structure. Seat brackets and mounting bolts keep the seat fixed in position so it stays anchored during normal driving. Federal safety standard 207 sets requirements for how seating systems are secured.
On affected Xpert vehicles, the floor mat was trapped between the seat brackets and the cab sheet metal at all four connection points during assembly. That extra material sits where the bracket is supposed to clamp directly to metal. As the mat compresses, the bolt torque relaxes below the required level, and the seat mounting bolts can loosen.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is unlikely to feel or see the problem from the driver's seat until the bolts have already loosened.
Who's affected?
Covers three Xpert model years using the same seat assembly component.
| 2014 Autocar Xpert | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2013 Autocar Xpert | seat assembly |
| 2012 Autocar Xpert | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 207 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loose seat mounting bolts can let the seat shift during a crash, which increases injury risk for the person sitting there. Drive cautiously and contact an Autocar dealer to confirm recall timing. Repair will be free at any franchised Autocar dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2014 Autocar Xpert is included in this recall.
- Review Autocar's owner letter, mailed on June 20, 2014, for dealer instructions before scheduling service.
- Contact a franchised Autocar dealer about the free seat-mounting correction that clears the trapped floor mat and re-torques the loose seat bolts.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 14V198 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and avoid carrying passengers in a seat that feels loose or shifts.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Autocar technician checks the seat mounting where the floor mat was captured between the seat brackets and cab sheet metal at the 4 connection points. The fix is to correct the seat mounting so the bolts hold the required torque and do not loosen. Because the remedy status is not listed here, confirm timing with the dealer. The dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| April 23, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 20, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V198?
Recall 14V198 covers 207 2012-2014 Autocar Xpert vehicles with seat mounting bolts that can loosen because the floor mat was captured under the seat brackets during manufacturing. Loose bolts can let the seat move in a crash, increasing injury risk. Autocar dealers will correct the seat mounting for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2014 Autocar Xpert is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V198. If it is, contact a franchised Autocar dealer to schedule the seat-mounting correction. Reference recall number 14V198 and Autocar recall number M-1405 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the Autocar Xpert recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Autocar says dealers will correct the seat mounting free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Autocar dealer if your VIN is included.
Is it safe to drive an Autocar Xpert with recall 14V198?
This recall does not include a do-not-drive order. The safety risk is that loose seat mounting bolts can let the seat move during a crash, increasing injury risk for the seat occupant. Check your VIN, then schedule the free seat-mounting correction if your vehicle is included.
What if I bought my Autocar Xpert used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received an Autocar notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your Xpert is included, then call a franchised Autocar dealer and reference recall 14V198.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V198000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-765-489-5499 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V198 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V198000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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