NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·April 20, 2026

Q'Straint recalls 7,500 QRT-3 wheelchair retractors that may not lock

The retractors may fail to lock, so a wheelchair may not be properly secured and could move during transit, which raises the risk of injury.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors free of charge. Owners may contact Q'straint customer service at 1-800-987-9987.

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Recall details

Product
Q Straint Qrt-3
Company
Q'Straint
Hazard
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Units
7,500 pieces of equipment
Reported to NHTSA
April 20, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26E022000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 26-008

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Defect
Q'Straint is recalling certain QRT-3 wheelchair retractors. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Consequence
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective action
Dealers will inspect and replace retractors, free of charge. Q'Straint will notify affected vehicle manufacturers by April 30, 2026. Owners may contact Q'straint customer service at 1-800-987-9987.

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