Recall 17E004000: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

NHTSA recall 17E004000 · announced January 20, 2017 · Safe Haven · 9,535 units affected

The problem

The New Haven Companies (New Haven) is recalling certain Safe Haven Wheelchair Securement Tiedowns, model number NH56328P028. These tiedowns may not adequately secure a wheelchair in the event of a crash.

The risk

If the tiedown fails in the event of a crash, the unrestrained wheelchair can increase the risk of injury to the occupant or those nearby.

What to do

New Haven will notify the purchasers and through a third party, the tiedowns will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2017. Owners may contact New Haven customer service at 1-818-686-7020.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.