Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
RECARO
Model Of Vehicle
AM80
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
17E035000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Adient Plc
Start Of Manufacture
20161219
End Of Manufacture
20170627
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
7021
Date Owners Notified
20170815
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Adient, Plc
Date Report Received
20170710