NHTSA recall 04V503000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Mid Bus At and 2 more
The defect
Certain 2000-2004 my mid bus school buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13 for use on certain school and transit buses. 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 to the seat occupant and/or other passengers.
The remedy
Once the bus owners have been identified, sure-lok will notify mid bus' customers and replace the defective part free of charge. the recall began august 16, 2004. owners who take their buses 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.