RECARO RECARO AM72 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
RECARO AM72
Brand
RECARO
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Prevost Cars, Inc. is recalling certain RECARO AM72 equipment due to seat belts:front:buckle assembly issues. 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..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Prevost Cars, Inc. (Prevost) is recalling certain Recaro AM71, AM72 and AM80 commercial bus driver seats sold as aftermarket replacement parts. In the affected seats, the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Prevost will notify the purchasers, and dealers will inspect the driver seat belt buckles and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Prevost customer service at 1-866-870-2046. Prevost's numbers for this recall are CR4316E and CR4340E.
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