Besi recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
BESI, Inc. (BESI) is recalling certain aftermarket child securement systems, model Pro-Tech III, manufactured from October 2011 through May 2012. These child restraints systems are sold as add on equipment for school bus transportation only. One of the two buckles can be pulled out with minimal hand pressure after being clicked.
What could happen
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in injury.
The fix
BESI will notify owners and replace the restraint assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on October 3, 2012. Owners may contact BESI at 1-800-543-8222.
Vehicles covered
- Besi Pro-Tech Iii
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12E030000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Besi, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 20, 2012
- Owners notified
- Oct 3, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,532
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seat belts
Notes
BESI's campaign number is RMA586.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.