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NHTSARecalled Sep 3, 2004 · #04V431000

OPTIMA/SURE-LOK/WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.

Product details

Product
OPTIMA/SURE-LOK/WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
OPTIMA BUS CORP
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. SURE-LOK IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOCK AT 1-908-231-1804 OR OPTIMA AT 1-888-391-1777.

View the official CPSC notice