NHTSA Campaign 17V539000

SEAT BELTS

Issued by New Flyer Industries Ltd. · Reported Aug 30, 2017 · 214 vehicles affected

What's wrong

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 MD30, 2016 MD35, 2017 XD35, XD60, XDE35, XDE40, XDE60, XN35 and 2016-2017 XD40 and XN40 transit buses, equipped with certain Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats (models Ergo R, Ergo D, AM71, AM72 and AM80). 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

New Flyer has notified owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyers' number for this recall is R17-017.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NEW FLYER MD30 2015 214
NEW FLYER MD30 2016 214
NEW FLYER MD35 2016 214
NEW FLYER XD35 2017 214
NEW FLYER XD40 2016 214
NEW FLYER XD40 2017 214
NEW FLYER XD60 2017 214
NEW FLYER XDE35 2017 214
NEW FLYER XDE40 2017 214
NEW FLYER XDE60 2017 214
NEW FLYER XN35 2017 214
NEW FLYER XN40 2016 214
NEW FLYER XN40 2017 214

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V539000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.