Daimler Buses North America: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Daimler Buses North America in 2016. See the detail of the recall below.

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January 19, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat

Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Orion VII transit buses manufactured April 5, 2010, to October 31, 2012, equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. 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: 16V017000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 408

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:

DBNA will notify owners, and 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 February 29, 2016. Owners may contact DBNA customer service at 1-905-403-1111.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 77.94

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