NHTSA Recall 16V017000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V017000; Date: Jan. 19, 2016
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the j-bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Orion VII; 2011 Orion VII; 2012 Orion VII
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Daimler Buses North America
Affected Units:: 408
Recall Summary:
Daimler buses north America (dbna) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 orion vii transit buses manufactured April 5, 2010, to October 31, 2012, equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats. The affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.
How to Fix:
Dbna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any j-bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 29, 2016. Owners may contact dbna customer service at 1-905-403-1111.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 25, 2016
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