Mci Recall 95V122000: Unknown Or Other
NHTSA recall 95V122000 · announced June 19, 1995 · filed by Motor Coach Ind., Inc. · 36 units affected
The problem
THE WEBBED BELT RETRACTORS USED TO SECURE A WHEEL CHAIR IN THE BUS FAIL WHEN THE PLASTIC RETRACTOR COVER SEPARATES ALLOWING THE COVER TO OPEN. THIS CAN ALLOW THE INTERNAL RETRACTOR SPRING TO RELEASE OUT OF THE RETRACTOR.
The risk
THE RETRACTOR COULD FAIL TO HOLD AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
What to do
DEALERS WILL RETROFIT THE WHEEL CHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 40 PASSENGER BUSES WITH A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING OF OVER 30,000 LBS.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT MCI AT 1-204-287-4274. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.