Vehicle recall 04V505000 · October 15, 2004
Daimlerchrysler CL-100 and SLF
Certain transit buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V505000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 15, 2004
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NC
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 258
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
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