NHTSA recall 04V-562 (04V562000)
equipment adaptive and mobility recall reported November 26, 2004 - about 1,660 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 04V562000
- Also written as
- 04V-562
- Manufacturer number
- 04E-058
- Reported
- November 26, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,660
- Component
- equipment adaptive and mobility
What is being recalled
ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
Why it is dangerous
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. SURE-LOK WILL HANDLE THE REPAIRS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOCK AT 1-908-231-1804 OR MOBILITYWORKS AT 1-800-769-8267.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-562 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.