| Make : MCI | Model : 102D3 | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19941201 - 19950501 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V122000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19950623 | Date Received by ODI: 19950619 | Date Added to Database: 19950626 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MOTOR COACH IND., INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES, INC | ||
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| Component: OTHER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 36 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE WEBBED BELT RETRACTORS USED TO SECURE A WHEEL CHAIR IN THE BUS FAIL WHEN THE PLASTIC RETRACTOR COVER SEPARATES ALLOWING THE COVER TO OPEN. THIS CAN ALLOW THE INTERNAL RETRACTOR SPRING TO RELEASE OUT OF THE RETRACTOR. |
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Consequence:
THE RETRACTOR COULD FAIL TO HOLD AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RETROFIT THE WHEEL CHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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