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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17E071000

Recaro Am71 — Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Published December 1, 2017 · Recall initiated: November 22, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17E071000, published December 1, 2017 and initiated November 22, 2017. Recalling firm: Adient, PLC; Recaro Am71 — Seat belts: front: buckle assembly.

What's the hazard

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 to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
RECARO
Model
AM71
Manufacturer
Adient, PLC
Lot
RECARO AM71 | RECARO AM72 | RECARO AM80
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Recaro Am71 — Seat belts: front: buckle assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17E071000 on December 1, 2017. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: RECARO. Model: AM71.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)