Equipment recall 04E058000 · August 6, 2004

Amtran CE, Amtran RE and 3 more models

Certain sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13 for use on certain school and transit buses.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

Summary: Certain sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13 for use on certain school and transit buses. 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 to the seat occupant and/or other passengers.
Remedy: Sure-lok will notify its customers and replace the defective part free of charge. The recall began August 16, 2004. 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 sure-lok customer service at 866-787-3565.
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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 04E058000
Reported to NHTSA: August 6, 2004
Filed by: SURE-LOK, INC.
Owner notification: August 16, 2004
Vehicles potentially affected: 300,000
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 04E058000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Amtran CE (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Amtran FE (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
Amtran RE (2002-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002
IC CE (2005): 2005
IC FE (2004-2005): 2005, 2004

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