Safety Recall NHTSA · 15E088000 Reported October 28, 2015

Missing j-bracket welds on bus operator seat

Adient, Plc · N/A · 17,280 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15E088000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Adient, Plc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
17,280
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 28, 2015
Completion Rate
66.13

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.

Safety Consequence

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 Action

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.

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 Adient, Plc dealer and reference recall ID 15E088000 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 15E088000

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

What is recall 15E088000?

NHTSA recall 15E088000 was issued by Adient, Plc on October 28, 2015. It addresses: Missing j-bracket welds on bus operator seat. The recall affects approximately 17,280 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Adient, Plc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15E088000 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.