Motor Coach Industries affected buses are equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats that have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
The short version
Motor Coach Industries reported a problem with the seats. Here is what owners need to know.
The affected buses are equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats that 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.
MCI will notify owners and dealers will inspect the seats and determined if welds are missing, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-020.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2011–2016 | Motor Coach Industries D4005 |
| 2011–2016 | Motor Coach Industries D4505 |
| 2011–2015 | Motor Coach Industries J4500 |
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