Recaro Ergo M Bus Driver Seat Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15E088000
Manufacturer: JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: April 5th, 2010
Manufactured End Date: October 14th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: December 9th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Johnson Controls, Inc. (Johnson Controls) is recalling certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats, part number AM 80-Ergo M, manufactured April 5, 2010, to October 14, 2015. 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.

Consequence Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
Johnson Controls will notify the bus manufacturers that purchased the affected seats. Their dealers will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2015. Owners may contact Johnson Controls customer service at 1-248-484-3203.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15E024000
Manufacturer: JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: March 11th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: January 13th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: April 3rd, 2015

Defect Summary:
Gillig LLC (Gillig) is recalling one Recaro Automotive Seating Ergo M bus driver seat sold through the Gilig aftermarket parts department. The affected seat was manufactured in a way that the tether bar may push into the retractor panel door and potentially interfere with the seat belt locking mechanism.

Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt locking mechanism does not function as intended, the bus driver may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Gillig will notify the owner, and Recaro will provide a remedy that will reorient the seat belt retractor and tether bar mounting, free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2015. Owners may contact Gillig customer service at 1-510-785-1500.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15E008000
Manufacturer: JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: May 8th, 2003
Manufactured End Date: January 13th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: March 13th, 2015

Defect Summary:
Johnson Controls, Inc. (Johnson Controls) is recalling certain Recaro Automotive Seating Ergo M bus driver seats manufactured from May 8, 2003, to January 13, 2015. The affected seats were manufactured in a way that the tether bar may push into the retractor panel door and potentially interfere with the seat belt locking mechanism.

Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt locking mechanism does not function as intended, the bus driver may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Johnson Controls has notified the affected vehicle manufacturers and will correct the orientation of the seat belt retractor and tether bar, free of charge. For more information, owners may contact Johnson Controls at 1-414-524-2397.

Recall 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.