The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17E035000·Announced 2017-07-10

Adient Recalls Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats Due to Stuck Seat Belt Buckles

Adient is recalling specific Recaro commercial bus driver seats because the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt from latching.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety restraint defect that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Adient plc is recalling certain Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats, including models Ergo R, Ergo D, AM71, AM72, and AM80. The recall involves 7,021 units where the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position. This defect prevents the seat belt tongue from being inserted and locked.

If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, which increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Adient will notify the bus manufacturers that purchased the affected seats 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 for more information. Additionally, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY recall
Manufacturer
Adient plc
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Bus Seats
Hazard
Affected units
7,021

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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