Safety Recall NHTSA · 20E054000 Reported August 10, 2020

Seat belt elr/alr functionality issue/fmvss 210

Kiel N.a., L.l.c · N/A · 437 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20E054000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
437
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
August 10, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Kiel n.a., l.l.c (kiel) is recalling certain avance 2025, 2050 and 1030 passenger seats for motorcoaches. the mounting point of the seat belt retractor for the last row of seats may cause the seat belts retractors to not function properly. this applies to rear cross seat chassis part number 171731, 171732, 158777, and 158778 in combination with 3-point automatic belt emergency locking retractor/automatic locking retractor part number 513862. as such, these passenger seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Safety Consequence

An improperly operating seat belt lock system increases chance of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Kiel will notify owners, and dealers will install modifications to all of the affected last row seats, free of charge. the manufacturer has not provided a schedule for recall notification. owners may contact kiel customer service at 1-574-293-3600.

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 Kiel N.a., L.l.c dealer and reference recall ID 20E054000 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 20E054000

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

What is recall 20E054000?

NHTSA recall 20E054000 was issued by Kiel N.a., L.l.c on August 10, 2020. It addresses: Seat belt elr/alr functionality issue/fmvss 210. The recall affects approximately 437 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kiel N.a., L.l.c dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20E054000 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.