Mid Bus Corporation | NHTSA Recall #04V503000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V503000 by Mid Bus Corporation. Includes 125 affected units, MID BUS/SURE-LOK/WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT ASSEM., component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V503000

Manufacturer: Mid Bus Corporation

Report Received Date: 2004-10-06T00:00:00

Subject: Mid bus/sure-lok/wheelchair securement assem.

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 125

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-q6ct.ur8c-wdhv

NHTSA ID: 04V503000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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