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NHTSA recall 94E004000 · Equipment

Unknown or other

Reported Feb 25, 19949,500 vehicles affectedGIRAM COMPANYBuilt Feb 1, 1992 – Sep 1, 1993

The defect

The affected lap belt system installed on buses to secure the wheel chair and wheel chair occupant while the bus IS in motion IS ineffective due to improper formation of the staple plate in the female portion of the buckle assembly. the male component (hasp) of the buckle assembly will become dislodged from the female portion of the buckle (staple) when a load IS applied to the safety harness restraint system.

The risk

In the event of an accident or sudden stop due to brake application, failure of the safety harness restraint system increases the risk of injury to wheel chair occupants.

The remedy

New lap belts will be provided to the end users.

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Notes

Equipment description: wheel chair lap belts supplied by q'straint.part no. Q5-6320. Notes: this recall IS being handled by giram company, the manufacturer of the lap belt.please call giram company service center at 1-800-263-6655,for more information about the lap belt replacement program.also call the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.