NHTSA recall 04V431000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Optima Opus 29
Reported Sep 3, 200410 vehicles affectedOPTIMA BUS CORPBuilt Mar 11, 2004 – Jun 3, 2004
The defect
On certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly IS out of alignment.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
The remedy
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.