Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
RECARO
Model Of Vehicle
AM80
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
17E071000
Component Description
Seat Belts
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
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 Number For This Recall Is 17E035.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Prevost Cars, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20170119
End Of Manufacture
20170731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
10
Date Owners Notified
20180430
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Adient, Plc
Date Report Received
20171122