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VehicleAug 30, 2017214 affected

New Flyer recall: Seat belts

What is wrong

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 MD30, 2016 MD35, 2017 XD35, XD60, XDE35, XDE40, XDE60, XN35 and 2016-2017 XD40 and XN40 transit buses, equipped with certain Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats (models Ergo R, Ergo D, AM71, AM72 and AM80). 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

New Flyer has notified owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyers' number for this recall is R17-017.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
17V539000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Reported to NHTSA
Aug 30, 2017
Owners notified
Sep 15, 2017
Vehicles or items affected
214
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Dec 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Part
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly; Seat belts
Maker's own recall number
R17-017

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.

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