Seat belt buckle stuck in the locked position
Defect Summary
Adient plc (adient) is recalling certain recaro commercial bus driver seats, models ergo r, ergo d, am71, am72 and am80. in the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
Safety Consequence
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Adient will notify the bus manufacturers that purchased the seats with the defective seat belt buckles and will replace the buckle housings, free of charge. the recall began on august 15, 2017. owners may contact adient at 1-734-254-5000.
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FAQ: Recall 17E035000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17E035000?
NHTSA recall 17E035000 was issued by Adient, Plc on July 10, 2017. It addresses: Seat belt buckle stuck in the locked position. The recall affects approximately 7,021 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 17E035000 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.