NHTSA Recall 06V379000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V379000; Date: Oct. 5, 2006
If passenger clothing is caught and not noticed by the driver before he/she pulls away, there is the potential that the passenger could be dragged by the bus, causing serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 New Flyer Invero; 2006 New Flyer Invero
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Ltd
Affected Units:: 50
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses, there is a potential for passenger clothing (drawstrings, straps, etc. ) to unknowingly become caught as the passenger exits the rear door of the bus.
How to Fix:
Dealers will attach new hardware (guard assemblies) at the upper and lower stanchion rails where they attach to the doorway rear pillar assembly. The recall began on October 5, 2006. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4874.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 5, 2006
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