Gillig, Llc | NHTSA Recall #09V493000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V493000 by Gillig, Llc. Includes 37 affected units, REMOTE RELEASE BELT RETRACTORS, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Gillig is recalling model year 2008-2009 lowfloor buses equipped with q'straint max mobility device remote release belts used on american insight transverse flip up seats with build dates between october 2008 and october 2009. 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

Gillig is working with american seating and will replace the q'straint max remote release belts with q'straint qrt deluxe remote release belts free of charge. american seating is handling the remedy for this campaign. please see american seating's defect report 09e-065. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 29, 2010. owners may contact american seating's service manager sherry aellen at 1-616-732-6484 and gillig at 1-800-735-1500.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V493000

Manufacturer: Gillig, Llc

Report Received Date: 2009-12-29T00:00:00

Subject: Remote release belt retractors

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 37

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Gillig is recalling model year 2008-2009 lowfloor buses equipped with q'straint max mobility device remote release belts used on american insight transverse flip up seats with build dates between october 2008 and october 2009. 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: Gillig is working with american seating and will replace the q'straint max remote release belts with q'straint qrt deluxe remote release belts free of charge. american seating is handling the remedy for this campaign. please see american seating's defect report 09e-065. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 29, 2010. owners may contact american seating's service manager sherry aellen at 1-616-732-6484 and gillig at 1-800-735-1500.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-26qa.pjxz-9fft

NHTSA ID: 09V493000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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