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NEW Flyer 2015–2017 Seat Belts recall

Recalled August 30, 2017 · NHTSA recall 17V539000 · NEW Flyer

Hazard
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Units
214 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
NEW Flyer MD30 · NEW Flyer MD35 · NEW Flyer XD35 · NEW Flyer XD40 · NEW Flyer XD60 · NEW Flyer XDE35 · NEW Flyer XDE40 · NEW Flyer XDE60 · NEW Flyer XN35 · NEW Flyer XN40
Manufacturer(s)
New Flyer of America, Inc. · Carrier Corporation

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →