Defect Description For Recall
Certain Transit 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.
Make Of Vehicle
DAIMLERCHRYSLER
Model Of Vehicle
SLF
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
04V505000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Crash, The Wheelchair May Not Be Adequately Secured Possibly Resulting In Injuries.
Fix Defect
Sure-Lok Will Provide A Free Remedy On Behalf Of Daimlerchrysler. Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Wheelchair Securement Retractors As Necessary. Owners Should Contact Sure-Lok At 1-866-787-3565 Or Daimlerchrysler At 336-454-3484.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimlerchrysler Commercial Buses Nc
Start Of Manufacture
20020309
End Of Manufacture
20040818
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
258
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Buses North America
Date Report Received
20041015