Recaro recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
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.
What could 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
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.
Vehicles covered
- Recaro Am71
- Recaro Am72
- Recaro Am80
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17E071000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 22, 2017
- Owners notified
- Apr 30, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 84
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 19, 2017 to Jul 31, 2017
- Part
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly; Seat belts
- Maker's own recall number
- CR4316E and CR4340E
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Recaro recall: Seat belts Jul 10, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.