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NHTSARecalled Jan 20, 2016 · #16V022000

Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Coaches North America
Model numbers
S417TC, 2012 Setra, S407CC
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice