NHTSA recall 17E035000 · Equipment
Seat belts
Reported Jul 10, 20177,021 vehicles affectedAdient plcBuilt Dec 19, 2016 – Jun 27, 2017
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.
Seat beltsSeat belts › Front › Buckle assembly