| Make : OPTIMA | Model : OPUS 29 | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20040311 - 20040603 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V431000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20040903 | Date Added to Database: 20040908 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: OPTIMA BUS CORP | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: OPTIMA BUS CORP | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 10 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles 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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