THOMAS CL-100 2001: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
| Make : THOMAS | Model : CL-100 | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 2001-02-20 - 2004-09-02 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V505000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-10-15 | Date Added to Database: 2004-10-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Buses North America | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 258 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V 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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