Recaro AM71, AM72, AM80: Seat belts

Date

Nov. 22, 2017

Filed by

Prevost Cars, Inc.

Vehicles

Recaro AM71 (years not listed); Recaro AM72 (years not listed); Recaro AM80 (years not listed)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Adient, PLC

Component

Seat Belts; Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

84

What can happen

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.

Remedy

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 numbers for this recall are CR4316E and CR4340E.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

April 30, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

CR4316E and CR4340E

Recall type

E (equipment)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17E071000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.