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Recaro Seat Belts recall
Recalled July 10, 2017 · NHTSA recall 17E035000 · Recaro
Hazard
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Adient will notify the bus manufacturers that purchased the seats with the defective seat belt buckles and will replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Adient at 1-734-254-5000.
Units
7,021 units
Description
Adient plc (Adient) is recalling certain Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats, models Ergo R, Ergo D, AM71, AM72 and AM80. In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
What to do
Adient will notify the bus manufacturers that purchased the seats with the defective seat belt buckles and will replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2017. Owners may contact Adient at 1-734-254-5000.
Product
Recaro AM71 · Recaro AM72 · Recaro AM80 · Recaro ERGO D · Recaro ERGO R
Manufacturer(s)
Adient, PLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →