recall information
Recall number
REC-005760
Campaign number
DCBT-0017
Original published date
make and model information
Make
BUSTECH
Model
Volvo VST
Year range
2017 - 2021
Affected units
31
What are the defects?
Seats installed in seat-belted buses may not meet the requirement for minimum seat spacings and fixings for route service buses. This may result in the seat not maintaining the minimum spacing requirement in the event of an accident.
What are the hazards?
In the event of an accident, if the seat fixing does not maintain the spacing required it could increase the risk of serious injury or death to passengers.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicle should contact their authorised BusTech Dealership to make arrangements to have their vehicle inspected and rectified, free of charge.
Supplier details
BUSTECH (QLD) PTY LTD
Who should owners/operators contact for more information?
Contact name
BusTech Group
Contact email
compliance@bustechgroup.com.au
Contact website
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.