Make : GILLIG | Model : LOW FLOOR | Year : 2000 |
Build Dates : 19990701 - 20040430 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V500000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20041008 | Date Received by ODI: 20041014 | Date Added to Database: 20040421 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GILLIG CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GILLIG CORPORATION | ||
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Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 242 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN GILLIG 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. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GILLIG AT 1-800-735-1500.. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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). |