KIEL AVANCE – kiel n (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 seats issues. An improperly operating seat belt lock system increases chance of injury in the event of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
An improperly operating seat belt lock system increases chance of injury in the event of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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