NHTSA recall campaign
94V224000
ManufacturerGILLIG CORPORATIONReported1994-11-22Affected590 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE SHOULDER HARNESS ANCHOR FASTENERS USED ON THESE BUSES FOR WHEEL CHAIR POSITIONS WERE INSTALLED WITH INCORRECT HARDWARE. THE ANCHOR FASTENERS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Risk
WHEEL CHAIR OCCUPANTS USING THEIR RESTRAINTS ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
NEW CORRECTIVE PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT TO THE CUSTOMERS INVOLVED. GILLIG DEALERS WILL ALSO REPAIR CERTAIN CUSTOMER'S VEHICLES.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →