Recaro AM71, Ergo D +3 more: Seat belts — buckle assembly

Affects Recaro AM71, Ergo D, Ergo R, AM80, AM72 · — — about 7K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational