4 recalls found. |
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 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2004-12-20
Description
Hehr emergency exit windows, model nos 1401 and 1407, for use on certain dailmerchrysler commercial buses (orion)nc my 2002-2004 slf buses, do not meet the emergency exit release requirements as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retension and release. The windows may fail to open when unlatched.
Consequence
In the event of an emergency, rapid egress may be impaired, possibly resulting in serious injuries or death.
Corrective Action
Hehr will notify the customers of orion and will ship repair parts and installation instructions to the bus owners. The recall began march 28, 2005. 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 hehr international at 323-663-1261.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - 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.
DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2005-02-16
Description
Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release. The striker plates at the bottom of the emergency pushout windows can wear a groove into the emergency release bolt. If this groove becomes deep enough, the emergency push window may fail to open as intended when released.
Consequence
In the event of an emergency, failure of the pushout window could potentially trap passengers or delay their escape, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Hehr international is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact hehr international at 323-663-1261 or daimlerchrysler commercial bus at 336-454-3484.
Notes
Customers may also 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.