Q'Straint equipment recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock
Report received by NHTSA: April 20, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Q'Straint is recalling certain QRT-3 wheelchair retractors. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
- The risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
7,500 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.
- Compared with
Q'Straint has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 1 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
1 earlier NHTSA recall by Q'Straint since Nov. 1, 2016:
- Sept. 30, 2025 Q'Straint equipment recall: Wheelchair Restraint Retractor May Not Lock (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26E022000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Q'Straint |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 20, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 7,500 items |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 26-008 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record