Daimler Coaches North America | NHTSA Recall #16V022000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V022000 by Daimler Coaches North America. Affecting 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 Includes 91 affected units, Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.