CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
The front seat belt buckle on the driver's seat in certain transit buses may become stuck in the locked position. When this happens, the seat belt tongue cannot be inserted and latched.
If the belt cannot be fastened, the bus can be driven without the seat belt in use. This raises the risk of injury to the driver in a crash.
The remedy is free. New Flyer will replace the buckle housings through its supplier. Owners can contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706 and reference recall number R17-017. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| New Flyer MD30 | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| New Flyer MD35 | 2016 |
| New Flyer XD35 | 2017 |
| New Flyer XD40 | 20162017 |
| New Flyer XD60 | 2017 |
| New Flyer XDE35 | 2017 |
| New Flyer XDE40 | 2017 |
| New Flyer XDE60 | 2017 |
| New Flyer XN35 | 2017 |
| New Flyer XN40 | 20162017 |