Besi Pro-Tech III: Seat belts

Date

Aug. 20, 2012

Filed by

BESI, Inc.

Vehicles

Besi Pro-Tech III (years not listed)

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

3532

What can happen

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in injury.

Remedy

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Oct. 3, 2012

Recall type

E (equipment)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

12E030000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.