Daimler Buses North America | NHTSA Recall #16V017000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V017000 by Daimler Buses North America. Affecting 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 Includes 408 affected units, Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.