Recaro Seats recall

Recalled February 19, 2009 · NHTSA recall 09E006000 · Recaro

Hazard

IF THE BACKREST DETACHED FROM THE SEAT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE SECURELY FASTENED TO THE SEAT AND MAY SUSTAIN INJURIES.

Remedy

RECARO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE RECALLED SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 1, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RECARO TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-8-RECARO (1-800-873-2276).

Units

8 units

Description

RECARO NORTH AMERICA IS RECALLING 8 ERGOMED ES ERGONOMIC AFTERMARKET SEATS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY AND DECEMBER 2008. THE ERGOMED ES IS A UNIVERSAL APPLICATION, NOT SPECIFIC TO ONE VEHICLE. APPLICATIONS BASED ON AVAILABLE ADAPTER BRACKET KITS. THE RECLINER BRACKET MAY BREAK IN THE EVENT OF A REAR IMPACT, WHICH POTENTIALLY WILL CAUSE THE BACKREST TO DETACH FROM THE SEAT CUSHION STRUCTURE.

What to do

RECARO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE RECALLED SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 1, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RECARO TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-8-RECARO (1-800-873-2276).

Product

Recaro ERGOMED ES

Manufacturer(s)

RECARO NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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