Kiel Avance (Kiel) – seat belt retractor fault (2020)
This product may cause injury under certain conditions.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
KIEL AVANCE
Brand
KIEL
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Kiel N.A., L.L.C is recalling certain KIEL AVANCE equipment due to seat belts:front:retractor issues. A seat belt that doesn't function properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Kiel N.A. LLC., (Kiel) is recalling certain Avance coach seats, part numbers 2025 and 2050. The automatic locking retractor (ALR) mode of the seat belts supplied with these seats cannot be activated. As such, these seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies".
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A seat belt that doesn't function properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Kiel will notify the coach bus manufacturers that purchased the seat belts, and dealers for those manufacturers will replace the affected belts, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Kiel customer service at 1-574-293-3600.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026