NHTSA recall 04V500000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Gillig Low Floor and 1 more
Reported Oct 14, 2004242 vehicles affectedGILLIG CORPORATIONBuilt Jul 1, 1999 – Apr 30, 2004
The defect
Certain gillig buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies. 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
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. the recall began october 8, 2004. owners should contact gillig at 1-800-735-1500..