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Q Straint Unknown Or Other recall
Recalled February 25, 1994 · NHTSA recall 94E004000 · Q Straint
Hazard
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR SUDDEN STOP DUE TO BRAKE APPLICATION, FAILURE OF THE SAFETY HARNESS RESTRAINT SYSTEM INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO WHEEL CHAIR OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
NEW LAP BELTS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE END USERS.
Units
9,500 units
Description
THE AFFECTED LAP BELT SYSTEM INSTALLED ON BUSES TO SECURE THE WHEEL CHAIR AND WHEEL CHAIR OCCUPANT WHILE THE BUS IS IN MOTION IS INEFFECTIVE DUE TO IMPROPER FORMATION OF THE STAPLE PLATE IN THE FEMALE PORTION OF THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. THE MALE COMPONENT (HASP) OF THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WILL BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE FEMALE PORTION OF THE BUCKLE (STAPLE) WHEN A LOAD IS APPLIED TO THE SAFETY HARNESS RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
What to do
NEW LAP BELTS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE END USERS.
Product
Q Straint SAFETY BELT BUCKLE
Manufacturer(s)
GIRAM COMPANY
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →