Safety Recall NHTSA · 09E065000 Reported December 10, 2009

Remote release belt retractors

American Seating Company · N/A · 166 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09E065000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
American Seating Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
166
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 10, 2009

Defect Summary

American seating company is recalling certain q'straint max mobility device remote release belts used with insight transverse flip up seats installed as original equipment on various transit buses. these devices are used to restrain passengers using mobility aid products. the mobility device restraint belts may not lock as designed, and may fail to properly restrain the passenger and the mobility device.

Safety Consequence

If the belt does not lock and the mobility device is not properly restrained, there is an increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

American seating is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify the affected vehicles. the seats will be replaced free of charge by american seating or the vehicle manufacturer. the safety recall began on december 7, 2009. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or sherry allen at 1-616-732-6484.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized American Seating Company dealer and reference recall ID 09E065000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09E065000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09E065000?

NHTSA recall 09E065000 was issued by American Seating Company on December 10, 2009. It addresses: Remote release belt retractors. The recall affects approximately 166 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized American Seating Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09E065000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.