NHTSA Recall 04V430000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V430000; Date: Sep. 3, 2004
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to the wheelchair occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Diamond Coach C3500; 2002 Diamond Coach C3500; 2003 Diamond Coach C3500; 2004 Diamond Coach C3500; 2000 Diamond Coach E350; 2001 Diamond Coach E350; 2002 Diamond Coach E350; 2003 Diamond Coach E350; 2004 Diamond Coach E350; 2000 Diamond Coach E450; 2001 Diamond Coach E450; 2002 Diamond Coach E450; 2003 Diamond Coach E450; 2004 Diamond Coach E450; 2000 Diamond Coach E550; 2001 Diamond Coach E550; 2002 Diamond Coach E550; 2003 Diamond Coach E550; 2004 Diamond Coach E550
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Diamond Coach Corporation
Affected Units:: 292
Recall Summary:
On certain buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Sure-lok is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or diamond coach at 1-800-442-4645.
Recall 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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