Recall 08V-322: 2008 Autocar ACX
AUTOCAR, LLC recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Jul 16, 2008, covering about 37 vehicles.
The problem
Autocar is recalling 37 my 2008 acx chassis supplied to grove U.S. For conversion into cranes. The seat belt tether between the seat belt floor anchor point and the suspension seat belt anchor point was not installed.
The risk
In the event of a severe impact, failure to install the tether strap may cause the seat and seat belt to deform and separate from the mounting location, increasing the risk of a fatal injury.
The fix
Autocar is working with grove to have these chassis inspected and to replace the seat belt assemblies free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-6001.
Notes
Autocar recall no. 0803g.customers may also 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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | AUTOCAR, LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Front |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V322000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-322?
Autocar is recalling 37 my 2008 acx chassis supplied to grove U.S. For conversion into cranes. The seat belt tether between the seat belt floor anchor point and the suspension seat belt anchor point was not installed.
How is recall 08V-322 fixed?
Autocar is working with grove to have these chassis inspected and to replace the seat belt assemblies free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-6001.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.