Recaro Am72 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 22, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Adient, PLC recalls Recaro Am72, Am80, Am71

Recall number

17E071000

Brand / firm

Recaro

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 84 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

Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain Recaro AM71, AM72 and AM80 commercial bus driver seats sold as aftermarket replacement parts. 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

Prevost will notify the purchasers, and dealers will inspect the driver seat belt buckles and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's numbers for this recall are CR4316E and CR4340E.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.