DC-2302 – Improperly Secured Seat Belt Fasteners – 2020-2023 Autocar DC (Legend) Trucks

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-372 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Autocar, LLC Submission Date : MAY 25, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-372 Manufacturer Recall No. : DC-2302 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Autocar, LLC Address : 551 S WASHINGTON STREET HAGERSTOWN IN 47346 Company phone : 7654895499 Population : Number of potentially involved : 373 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2020-2023 Autocar DC (Legend) Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : All DC (Legend) models are included. Production Dates : AUG 20, 2019 – APR 25, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 5VCCCLEG6LC231616 End : 5VCCCLEH3PC245682 ✔ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The seat belt mounting fasteners may not be properly secured. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the seat belt mounting fasteners are not properly secured, the operator or passenger could be ejected from the vehicle in a crash. Description of the Cause : An Autocar manufacturing error resulted in the seat belt fasteners not being properly secured. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Loose seat belt. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-372 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Autocar Seat Belt Fastener Component Description : Autocar Seat Belt Fastener Component Part Number : Autocar A5221026-001 Component Name 2 : Autocar Seat Belt Fastener Component Description : Autocar Seat Belt Fastener Component Part Number : Autocar A5221027-001 Component Name 3 : Autocar Seat Belt Fastener Component Description : Autocar Seat Belt Fastener Component Part Number : Autocar FE410137AW12 Component Name 4 : Autocar Seat Belt Fastener Component Description : Autocar Seat Belt Fastener Component Part Number : Autocar FE410137AW10 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Autocar LLC Address : 551 S Washington St Hagerstown Indiana 47346 Country : United States Chronology : 12/22/2021 Autocar personnel discovered a non-functional torque tool for seat belt fastener installation. An alternate tool was sourced for production and an internal investigation began. 10/12/2022 Internal investigation concluded and reassigned for disposition. 01/18/2023 Product investigator audited work instructions for seat belt fasteners. 02/23/2023 Product investigator audited quality systems for the DC (Legend) seat belt fastener torque verification. 03/02/2023 Product investigator reviewed calibration and maintenance of torque tools. 04/10/2023 Product investigator reviewed data from seat belt torque tooling. 4/11/2023 Tooling Calibration Technician audited torque on seat belt fasteners for a specific unit. 04/13/2023 Internal training provided to cab assembly team. 05/17/2023 During an internal audit it was determined the Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-372 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 thread locking compound was not applied to seat belt fasteners. A stop ship was issued, and a clean point established for production. 05/18/2023 The information was presented to Autocar management team and out of an abundance of caution Autocar decided to perform a voluntary Safety Recall. We have no known complaints, claims or reports. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The seat belt fasteners will be properly secured and or replaced at no charge. Autocar will voluntarily initiate an owner notification and recall of all affected vehicles. Autocar will distribute to owners of affected vehicles an Owner Notification Letter, which will describe the defect and provide instructions for scheduling the inspection/repair of the vehicle at no cost to the vehicle’s owner. The owner letter will instruct vehicle owners who have paid to have this condition remedied prior to this campaign to seek reimbursement pursuant to Autocar’s General Reimbursement Plan, on file with the agency pursuant to 49 C.F.R. 573.6(c)(8)(i) and 49 C.F.R 573.13. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The seat belt fasteners will be properly secured and or replaced at no charge. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : 5/17/2023 a stop ship was issued to repair all units at Autocar, Assembly teams retrained, and a clean point established for production. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer and owner notifications will begin July 21, 2023, and end July 24, 2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 21, 2023 – JUL 24, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 21, 2023 – JUL 24, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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