Daimler Buses North America | NHTSA Recall #04V505000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V505000 by Daimler Buses North America. Includes 258 affected units, DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SURE-LOK/WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Certain transit 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.
Corrective Action
Sure-lok will provide a free remedy on behalf of daimlerchrysler. dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Owners should contact sure-lok at 1-866-787-3565 or daimlerchrysler at 336-454-3484.