American Seating Company | NHTSA Recall #09E065000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09E065000 by American Seating Company. Includes 166 affected units, REMOTE RELEASE BELT RETRACTORS, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

American seating company is recalling certain q'straint max mobility device remote release belts used with insight transverse flip up seats installed as original equipment on various transit buses. these devices are used to restrain passengers using mobility aid products. the mobility device restraint belts may not lock as designed, and may fail to properly restrain the passenger and the mobility device.

Corrective Action

American seating is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify the affected vehicles. the seats will be replaced free of charge by american seating or the vehicle manufacturer. the safety recall began on december 7, 2009. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or sherry allen at 1-616-732-6484.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09E065000
Manufacturer: American Seating Company
Report Received Date: 2009-12-10T00:00:00
Subject: Remote release belt retractors
Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Potentially Affected Units: 166

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: American seating company is recalling certain q'straint max mobility device remote release belts used with insight transverse flip up seats installed as original equipment on various transit buses. these devices are used to restrain passengers using mobility aid products. the mobility device restraint belts may not lock as designed, and may fail to properly restrain the passenger and the mobility device.
Consequence Summary: If the belt does not lock and the mobility device is not properly restrained, there is an increased risk of injury to the passenger in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action: American seating is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify the affected vehicles. the seats will be replaced free of charge by american seating or the vehicle manufacturer. the safety recall began on december 7, 2009. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or sherry allen at 1-616-732-6484.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-45qf~yekt.m4t6
NHTSA ID: 09E065000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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