OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
94E013000
Unknown Or Other
Reported May 20, 1994 · KINEDYNE CORP.
Summary
THE KEEPER SPRINGS (FROM THE SNAP HOOKS) CAN BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE HOOK/KEEPER, ALLOWING INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE SNAP HOOK.
Consequence
THIS WOULD NOT ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN A WHEEL CHAIR PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT AND COULD RESULT IN A PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
THE DEFECTIVE HOOK WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW DESIGN HOOK WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW THE SPRING TO ESCAPE FROM THE HOOK. THESE HOOKS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED TO DISTRIBUTORS.
Notes
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION:INTEGRATED LAP BELTS USED AS WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS ON BUSES.NOTE: IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE OBTAINING THE CORRECTIVE ACTION FROM KINEDYNE CORP., PLEASE CONTACT KINEDYNE CORP. AT 1-913-841-4000.ALSO, PLEASE CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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