Recaro Ergo D recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 10, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Adient, PLC recalls Recaro — 5 models

Recall number

17E035000

Brand / firm

Recaro

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 7,021 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.