Abstract: A recliner assembly for operatively interconnecting a seat back and a seat cushion allowing pivotal adjustment of the seat back relative to the seat cushion. The recliner assembly comprises an inner disc fixedly secured to the seat cushion and an outer disc fixedly secured to the seat back. The outer disc is rotatably nested within the inner dis and includes an annular rim of gear teeth extending radially inwardly. At least one pawl is adapted for lockingly engaging the annular rim of gear teeth on the outer disc and is disposed between the inner and outer discs. The pawl is radially moveable between a locked position, wherein the pawl is lockingly engaged with the annular rim of gear teeth on the outer disc, and an unlocked position, wherein the pawl is disengaged from the annular rim of gear teeth on the outer disc. A biasing member extends between the pawl and the inner disc for biasing the pawl in the locked position.