Safety Recall NHTSA · 17E055000 Reported October 2, 2017

Buckle mount rod may fracture/fmvss 210

Indiana Mills And Manufacturing Inc. · N/A · 1,185 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17E055000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Indiana Mills And Manufacturing Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,185
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 2, 2017

Defect Summary

Indiana mills and manufacturing inc. (immi) is recalling certain generation iv school bus seats, part number 911698. these seats, equipped with 3-point lap and shoulder belts, have a buckle mount rod that may fracture under load. as such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, the buckle mount rod may fracture preventing the occupant from being properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Immi will notify the school bus manufacturers that purchased the seats, and dealers for those companies will replace the buckle mount rods, free of charge. owners may contact immi customer service at 1-317-896-9531.

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 Indiana Mills And Manufacturing Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17E055000 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 17E055000

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

What is recall 17E055000?

NHTSA recall 17E055000 was issued by Indiana Mills And Manufacturing Inc. on October 2, 2017. It addresses: Buckle mount rod may fracture/fmvss 210. The recall affects approximately 1,185 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Indiana Mills And Manufacturing Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17E055000 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.