Recalls for 2001 Daimlerchrysler Slf

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE

Posted on: 2004-10-21
Description
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.  

Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.  

Corrective Action
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.  

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).

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Posted on: 2005-10-06
Description
On certain transit buses equipped with sure power battery equalizers, p/n 52210 24v/12v 100 amp series 1, the equalizers may experience a failure mode.  These equalizers used an inductor with the coils protected by insulation.  Over time, the inductor insulation may degrade creating a short.

Consequence
The shorted inductor may cause the battery equalizer to smoke or burn, and possibly result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Sure power will notify dc's customers and replace the equalizers free of charge.  Owners may contact sure power at 1-800-845-6269 ext.  113.

Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.