NHTSA recall 04V467000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Collins Cgb and 4 more
Reported Sep 24, 2004340 vehicles affectedCOLLINS BUS CORPORATION
The defect
Certain collins school buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
The remedy
Sure-lok will notify and provide a free remedy on behalf of collins bus. the recall began august 16, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sure-lok customer service at 866-787-3565.