NHTSA Recall 16V022000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V022000; Date: Jan. 20, 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:
2012 Setra S407 Cc; 2011 Setra S417 Tc; 2012 Setra S417 Tc
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: Setra Of North America
Affected Units:: 91
Recall Summary:
Setra of north America (setra) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 s417tc buses manufactured August 2, 2010, to October 3, 2011, and 2012 setra s407cc buses manufactured August 2, 2010, to July 4, 2011, and 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:
Setra will notify owners, and the seats will be inspected to determine if any welds are missing. Any j-bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2016. Owners may contact setra customer service at 1-800-241-2947 or recaro customer service at 1-248-484-3203. Setra's number for this recall is 91. 10u10086a.
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 24, 2016
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