Safety Recall NHTSA · 20E050000 Reported July 24, 2020

Seat belt alr mode non-functional/fmvss 209

Kiel N.a., L.l.c · N/A · 1,492 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20E050000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Kiel N.a., L.l.c
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,492
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
July 24, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Kiel n.a. Llc., (kiel) is recalling certain avance coach seats, part numbers 2025 and 2050. the automatic locking retractor (alr) mode of the seat belts supplied with these seats cannot be activated. as such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, "seat belt assemblies".

Safety Consequence

A seat belt that doesn't function properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Kiel will notify the coach bus manufacturers that purchased the seat belts, and dealers for those manufacturers will replace the affected belts, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. owners may contact kiel customer service at 1-574-293-3600.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Kiel N.a., L.l.c dealer and reference recall ID 20E050000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20E050000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20E050000?

NHTSA recall 20E050000 was issued by Kiel N.a., L.l.c on July 24, 2020. It addresses: Seat belt alr mode non-functional/fmvss 209. The recall affects approximately 1,492 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kiel N.a., L.l.c dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20E050000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.