Adient, PLC: Safety Recalls in 2015

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Adient, PLC in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 28, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat

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.

NHTSA ID: 15E088000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 17,280

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 66.13

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February 13, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Seat Belt may not properly Restrain Driver

Johnson Controls, Inc. (Johnson Controls) is recalling certain Recaro Automotive Seating Ergo M bus driver seats manufactured from May 8, 2003, to January 13, 2015. The affected seats were manufactured in a way that the tether bar may push into the retractor panel door and potentially interfere with the seat belt locking mechanism.

NHTSA ID: 15E008000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 618

Consequence Summary:

If the seat belt locking mechanism does not function as intended, the bus driver may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Johnson Controls has notified the affected vehicle manufacturers and will correct the orientation of the seat belt retractor and tether bar, free of charge. For more information, owners may contact Johnson Controls at 1-414-524-2397.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 82.38

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