TiSport recalls Permobil TiLite Aero Z and ZRA wheelchairs (made Jan 2017-June 2021) due to potential failure as passenger seats in vehicle accidents if transit tie downs aren't properly configured.
Some affected wheelchairs, with transit tie downs, that are used as a passenger seat in a motor vehicle may not be configured in the right orientation to perform as intended if involved in a motor vehicle accident. Some affected wheelchairs can no longer be used as a passenger seat until transit tie downs are replaced with redesigned transit tie downs, verified, and released to the market.
TiSport is recalling Permobil TiLite wheelchairs with model numbers Aero Z and ZRA made between January 2017 and June 2021. These wheelchairs could not be safely used as passenger seats in vehicles if the transit tie-downs weren't properly configured after a car accident.
The transit tie-downs in some affected wheelchairs may not be configured correctly after a vehicle accident. This could mean the wheelchair doesn't function as intended when used as a passenger seat in a car, potentially causing safety issues.
People who own or use Permobil TiLite Aero Z or ZRA wheelchairs made between January 2017 and June 2021 are affected. Those who use these wheelchairs as passenger seats in vehicles are at higher risk.
Check for Permobil TiLite wheelchairs with model numbers Aero Z or ZRA. They were manufactured between January 19, 2017 and June 14, 2021 with serial numbers from M2005054 to 1231112011.
Ensure the transit tie-downs are properly configured and verified before using the wheelchair as a passenger seat in a vehicle.
The transit tie-downs in some affected wheelchairs may not be configured correctly after a vehicle accident, which could mean the wheelchair doesn't function as intended when used as a passenger seat.
Permobil TiLite Aero Z and ZRA models made between January 19, 2017 and June 14, 2021.
The recall does not require returning the wheelchair; it requires verifying the transit tie-downs are properly configured and released to the market.
We’ve drafted a message you can send TiSport to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0264-2022 — TiSport TiSport Hello, I own a TiSport that is covered by recall Z-0264-2022 from TiSport. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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