Girardin Minibus Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04V433000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V433000 by Girardin Minibus Inc.. Includes 35 affected units, GIRARDIN/SURE-LOK/WHEELCHAIR SECURE SYSTEMS, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Certain mbii and mbiv school and commercial buses built on ford e-350 & e-450, gm 3500 chassis, manufactured between june 1, 1999, and december 31, 2003, and 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.
Corrective Action
Sure-lok will notify girardin's customers and replace the defective part free of charge. 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 at 1-908-231-1804.