Defect Description For Recall
American Seating Company Is Recalling Certain Q’Straint Max Mobility Device Remote Release Belts Used With Insight Transverse Flip Up Seats Installed As Original Equipment On Various Transit Buses. 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.
Make Of Vehicle
AMERICAN SEATING
Model Of Vehicle
Q’STRAINT MAX
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
09E065000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
American Seating Is Working With The Vehicle Manufacturers To Identify The Affected Vehicles. The Seats Will Be Replaced Free Of Charge By American Seating Or The Vehicle Manufacturer. The Safety Recall Began On December 7, 2009. Owners May Contact Their Vehicle Manufacturer Or Sherry Allen At 1-616-732-6484.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Seating Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
166
Date Owners Notified
20091207
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
American Seating Company
Date Report Received
20091210