Recaro Ergo M Bus Driver Seat recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 13, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Adient, PLC recalls Recaro Ergo M Bus Driver Seat

Recall number

15E008000

Brand / firm

Recaro

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 618 units

Why it was recalled

If the seat belt locking mechanism does not function as intended, the bus driver may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

What was recalled

Johnson Controls, Inc. (Johnson Controls) is recalling certain Recaro Automotive Seating Ergo M bus driver seats manufactured from May 8, 2003, to January 13, 2015. The affected seats were manufactured in a way that the tether bar may push into the retractor panel door and potentially interfere with the seat belt locking mechanism.

What to do

Johnson Controls has notified the affected vehicle manufacturers and will correct the orientation of the seat belt retractor and tether bar, free of charge. For more information, owners may contact Johnson Controls at 1-414-524-2397.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.