Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V539000 Reported August 30, 2017

Seat belt buckle stuck in the locked position

New Flyer Of America, Inc. · N/A · 214 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V539000
Manufacturer Campaign
R17-017
Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
214
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 30, 2017
Completion Rate
99.07

Defect Summary

New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 md30, 2016 md35, 2017 xd35, xd60, xde35, xde40, xde60, xn35 and 2016-2017 xd40 and xn40 transit buses, equipped with certain recaro commercial bus driver seats (models ergo r, ergo d, am71, am72 and am80). 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

New flyer has notified owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckle housings, free of charge. the recall began september 15, 2017. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. new flyers' number for this recall is r17-017.

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 New Flyer Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V539000 or campaign R17-017.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V539000

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

What is recall 17V539000?

NHTSA recall 17V539000 was issued by New Flyer Of America, Inc. on August 30, 2017. It addresses: Seat belt buckle stuck in the locked position. The recall affects approximately 214 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized New Flyer Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V539000 or the manufacturer campaign number R17-017. 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.