Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V467000 Reported September 24, 2004

Collins bus/sure-lok/wheelchair securements

Collins Bus Corporation · N/A · 340 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V467000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
340
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 24, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain collins school buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.

Corrective Action

Sure-lok will notify and provide a free remedy on behalf of collins bus. 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Collins Bus Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 04V467000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V467000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V467000?

NHTSA recall 04V467000 was issued by Collins Bus Corporation on September 24, 2004. It addresses: Collins bus/sure-lok/wheelchair securements. The recall affects approximately 340 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Collins Bus Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V467000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.