Giram Company | NHTSA Recall #94E004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94E004000 by Giram Company. Includes 9,500 affected units, INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AN, component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The affected lap belt system installed on buses to secure the wheel chair and wheel chair occupant while the bus is in motion is ineffective due to improper formation of the staple plate in the female portion of the buckle assembly. the male component (hasp) of the buckle assembly will become dislodged from the female portion of the buckle (staple) when a load is applied to the safety harness restraint system.

Corrective Action

New lap belts will be provided to the end users.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94E004000
Manufacturer: Giram Company
Report Received Date: 1994-02-25T00:00:00
Subject: Interior systems:active seat and shoulder belts an
Component: Unknown Or Other
Potentially Affected Units: 9,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: The affected lap belt system installed on buses to secure the wheel chair and wheel chair occupant while the bus is in motion is ineffective due to improper formation of the staple plate in the female portion of the buckle assembly. the male component (hasp) of the buckle assembly will become dislodged from the female portion of the buckle (staple) when a load is applied to the safety harness restraint system.
Consequence Summary: In the event of an accident or sudden stop due to brake application, failure of the safety harness restraint system increases the risk of injury to wheel chair occupants.
Corrective Action: New lap belts will be provided to the end users.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-26tb.77kr_biiw
NHTSA ID: 94E004000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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