NHTSA Campaign 16V017000
SEATS
Issued by Daimler Buses North America · Reported Jan 19, 2016 · 408 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Orion VII transit buses manufactured April 5, 2010, to October 31, 2012, equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
Consequence
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
DBNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 29, 2016. Owners may contact DBNA customer service at 1-905-403-1111.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORION | VII | 2010 | 408 |
| ORION | VII | 2011 | 408 |
| ORION | VII | 2012 | 408 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V017000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.