Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V198000 Reported April 23, 2014

Floor mat caught between seat brackets/fmvss 207

Autocar Industries, Llc · N/A · 207 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V198000
Manufacturer Campaign
M-1405
Manufacturer
Autocar Industries, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
207
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 23, 2014
Completion Rate
91.62

Defect Summary

Autocar industries, llc (autocar) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 xpert vehicles manufactured july 11, 2011, through march 5, 2014. during manufacturing, the floor mat may have been captured between the seat brackets and the cab sheet metal at all four connection points. this could cause the torque on the bolts to relax to below the required torque, allowing them to loosen. as such, these vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 207, "seating systems."

Safety Consequence

Loose bolts may allow the seat to move in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat mounting free of charge. the recall is expected to began in june 2014. owners may contact autocar's customer service at 1-765-489-5499. autocar's number for this recall is m-1405.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Autocar Industries, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 14V198000 or campaign M-1405.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V198000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V198000?

NHTSA recall 14V198000 was issued by Autocar Industries, Llc on April 23, 2014. It addresses: Floor mat caught between seat brackets/fmvss 207. The recall affects approximately 207 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar Industries, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V198000 or the manufacturer campaign number M-1405. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.