Recalls
Recall 117476
USA Recall: 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.
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional 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.
Affected Vehicles