The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·12E030000·Announced 2012-08-20

BESI Recalls Pro-Tech III Child Securement Systems for School Buses

BESI is recalling Pro-Tech III child securement systems for school buses because one buckle can be pulled out with minimal pressure, potentially failing to restrain occupants in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle safety component (child securement system) where failure could result in injury during a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

BESI, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket child securement systems, model Pro-Tech III, manufactured from October 2011 through May 2012. These systems are sold as add-on equipment exclusively for school bus transportation. The recall involves 3,532 units.

The defect involves one of the two buckles, which can be pulled out with minimal hand pressure after being clicked. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, possibly resulting in injury.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SEAT BELTS recall
Manufacturer
BESI, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Child Securement Systems
Hazard
Affected units
3,532

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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