Make : CHAMPION | Model : CTS | Year : 2001 |
Build Dates : 20000901 - 20040731 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V521000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20041102 | Date Added to Database: 20041102 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: CHAMPION BUS, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CHAMPION BUS, INC. | ||
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Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 231 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
SURE-LOK IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOCK AT 1-908-231-1804 OR CHAMPION AT 810-724-6474. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |