OPTIMA OPUS 29 2004: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V431000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OPTIMA | OPUS 29 | 2004 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2004-09-03 | 2004-09-08 |
Production Dates: 2004-03-11 - 2004-06-03
Manufacturers Involved: OPTIMA BUS CORP
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.
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 OPTIMA AT 1-888-391-1777.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
