New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V539000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V539000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2015-2016 md30, 2016 md35, 2017 xd35, xd60, xde35, xde40, xde60, xn35 and 2016-2017 xd40 and xn40 transit buses, equipped with certain recaro commercial bus driver seats (models ergo r, ergo d, am71, am72 and am80) Includes 214 affected units, Seat Belt Buckle Stuck in the Locked Position, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2015-2016 md30, 2016 md35, 2017 xd35, xd60, xde35, xde40, xde60, xn35 and 2016-2017 xd40 and xn40 transit buses, equipped with certain recaro commercial bus driver seats (models ergo r, ergo d, am71, am72 and am80)
Defect Summary
New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 md30, 2016 md35, 2017 xd35, xd60, xde35, xde40, xde60, xn35 and 2016-2017 xd40 and xn40 transit buses, equipped with certain recaro commercial bus driver seats (models ergo r, ergo d, am71, am72 and am80). the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
Corrective Action
New flyer has notified owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckle housings, free of charge. the recall began september 15, 2017. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. new flyers' number for this recall is r17-017.