New Flyer XD60 (2017) Seat Belts: Risk of Injury in Crashes
New Flyer recalls 2017 XD60 buses with Recaro seat belts that may not latch properly, increasing crash injury risk. Owners must contact customer service for free buckle housing replacements.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
New Flyer is recalling 2017 XD60 buses with Recaro seat belts that may not latch correctly. If the seat belt can't be locked, drivers could be injured in a crash. This affects buses sold between 2015-2017. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226243-new-flyer-xd60-2017-seat-belts-risk-of-injury-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226243-new-flyer-xd60-2017-seat-belts-risk-of-injury-in · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V539000
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“New Flyer XD60 (2017) Seat Belts: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226243-new-flyer-xd60-2017-seat-belts-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall #17V539000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V539000).
Why it’s dangerous
The seat belt buckle may get stuck in the locked position, so the seat belt tongue can't be inserted and locked. This means drivers might not be able to use the seat belt during a crash, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Bus drivers and passengers using New Flyer XD60 buses from 2015-2017 with Recaro seat belts (models Ergo R, Ergo D, AM71, AM72, AM80) are most at risk. Owners should check if their seat belt buckle is stuck.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your bus has Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats with models Ergo R, Ergo D, AM71, AM72, or AM80. The recall covers 2015-2017 New Flyer XD60 buses.
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What to do — step by step
Check Seat Belt Function
Ensure the seat belt can be inserted and locked properly before driving.
Contact Customer Service
Call New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 to arrange free replacement of the buckle housing.
What NHTSA says to do
New Flyer has notified owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyers' number for this recall is R17-017.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 16 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V539000 (August 30, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.