CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some Setra buses built in 2010 and 2011 may have Recaro Ergo-M driver seats with J-Brackets that are missing welds. Because of this, the seat belt anchorage assembly could separate from the J-Bracket.
If the seat belt anchorage separates, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
Setra will notify owners and inspect the seats to check for missing welds. Any J-Bracket with missing welds will be removed and replaced free of charge. Owners can contact Setra customer service at 1-800-241-2947 or Recaro customer service at 1-248-484-3203. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Setra S407 CC | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Setra S417 TC | 20112012 |