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Recaro Seat Belts recall

Recalled February 13, 2015 · NHTSA recall 15E008000 · Recaro

Hazard
If the seat belt locking mechanism does not function as intended, the bus driver may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Johnson Controls has notified the affected vehicle manufacturers and will correct the orientation of the seat belt retractor and tether bar, free of charge. For more information, owners may contact Johnson Controls at 1-414-524-2397.
Units
618 units

Description

Johnson Controls, Inc. (Johnson Controls) is recalling certain Recaro Automotive Seating Ergo M bus driver seats manufactured from May 8, 2003, to January 13, 2015. The affected seats were manufactured in a way that the tether bar may push into the retractor panel door and potentially interfere with the seat belt locking mechanism.

What to do

Johnson Controls has notified the affected vehicle manufacturers and will correct the orientation of the seat belt retractor and tether bar, free of charge. For more information, owners may contact Johnson Controls at 1-414-524-2397.

Product
Recaro ERGO M BUS DRIVER SEAT
Manufacturer(s)
Adient, PLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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