Recaro AM71, AM72, AM80, Ergo D and 1 more: Seat belts
Recall 17E035000 · Jul 10, 2017 · Adient plc
7,021
units affected
7,021
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17E035000
- Date
- Jul 10, 2017
- Maker
- Adient plc
- Units affected
- 7,021
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Seat belts > Front > Buckle assembly; Seat belts
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Recaro | AM71 | Not stated |
| Recaro | AM72 | Not stated |
| Recaro | AM80 | Not stated |
| Recaro | Ergo D | Not stated |
| Recaro | Ergo R | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17E035000?
5 models: Recaro AM71 (all years), Recaro AM72 (all years), Recaro AM80 (all years) and 2 more, about 7,021 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17E035000?
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.
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.