Q’straint QRT-DELUXE Q8-6200. and QRT-MAX Q8-6209 recall: WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT Retractor may not lock as designed
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Affected retractors may intermittently fail to auto-lock when a wheelchair is installed at a seating position equipped with an affected retractor. If this should occur a wheelchair may be inadequately restrained and the wheelchair occupant could be injured in the event of a crash.
- What to do
- Contact a Q'straint dealer to book the free repair. Affected retractors will be replaced with a free replacement retractor.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Affected retractors may intermittently fail to auto-lock when a wheelchair is installed at a seating position equipped with an affected retractor. If this should occur a wheelchair may be inadequately restrained and the wheelchair occupant could be injured in the event of a crash.
The fix
Affected retractors will be replaced with a free replacement retractor.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| QRT-DELUXE Q8-6200. | 16 Jun 2025 | 10 Sep 2025 | 1,750 |
| QRT-MAX Q8-6209 | 16 Jun 2025 | 10 Sep 2025 | 1,350 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 1 October 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.