Recaro Ergo M Bus Driver Seat recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 25, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Adient, PLC recalls Recaro Ergo M Bus Driver Seat

Recall number

15E024000

Brand / firm

Recaro

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1 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

Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling one Recaro Automotive Seating Ergo M bus driver seat sold through the Gilig aftermarket parts department. The affected seat was 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

Gillig will notify the owner, and Recaro will provide a remedy that will reorient the seat belt retractor and tether bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-785-1500.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.