RECARO RECARO ERGO M BUS DRIVER SEAT Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
RECARO ERGO M BUS DRIVER SEAT
Brand
RECARO
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Johnson Controls, Inc. is recalling certain RECARO ERGO M BUS DRIVER SEAT equipment due to seats issues. If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing thei.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Johnson Controls, Inc. (Johnson Controls) is recalling certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats, part number AM 80-Ergo M, manufactured April 5, 2010, to October 14, 2015. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash increasing their risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Johnson Controls will notify the bus manufacturers that purchased the affected seats. Their dealers will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2015. Owners may contact Johnson Controls customer service at 1-248-484-3203.
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