NHTSA Campaign 17E035000

SEAT BELTS

Issued by Adient plc · Reported Jul 10, 2017 · 7,021 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
RECARO AM71 7,021
RECARO AM72 7,021
RECARO AM80 7,021
RECARO ERGO D 7,021
RECARO ERGO R 7,021

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17E035000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.