Kiel Avance recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 10, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Kiel N.A., L.L.C recalls Kiel Avance

Recall number

20E054000

Brand / firm

Kiel

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 437 units

Why it was recalled

An improperly operating seat belt lock system increases chance of injury in the event of a crash.

What was recalled

Kiel N.A., L.L.C (Kiel) is recalling certain Avance 2025, 2050 and 1030 passenger seats for motorcoaches. The mounting point of the seat belt retractor for the last row of seats may cause the seat belts retractors to not function properly. This applies to rear cross seat chassis part number 171731, 171732, 158777, and 158778 in combination with 3-point automatic belt Emergency Locking Retractor/Automatic Locking Retractor part number 513862. As such, these passenger seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

What to do

Kiel will notify owners, and dealers will install modifications to all of the affected last row seats, free of charge. The manufacturer has not provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Kiel customer service at 1-574-293-3600.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.