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.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Autocar dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V322000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.