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Today the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued one recall. It's for a child seat that does not restrain a child in a crash. If your child seat is affected, take actions suggested in the recall.
Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.:
Production Dates:
BESI / PRO-TECH III
Information not Available
Manufacturer: BESI, Inc.
Mfr's Report Date: AUG 17, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12E030000
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NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,532
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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 is expected to begin during August 2012. Owners may contact BESI at 1-800-543-8222.
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.
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