SEAT ASSEMBLY

A seat assembly, comprising: a seat frame; a seat base coupled to the seat frame; and a seat back coupled to the seat frame and including: a seat back frame; a recliner rotatably coupling the seat back frame with the seat frame; a back panel including: an upper section rigidly coupled to the seat back frame; and a lower section coupled to the seat back frame and configured to disengage the seat back frame to facilitate bending of the seat back frame to limit a force transfer from the seat back frame to the recliner.