NHTSA Recall 07V012000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V012000; Date: Jan. 18, 2007
While sitting in a wheel chair a person with no shoes and does not have control of their feet, could twist their feet and get it forced under the linkage which could result in an injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 New Flyer C40hf; 1996 New Flyer C40hf; 1997 New Flyer C40hf; 1988 New Flyer D35hf; 1989 New Flyer D35hf; 1990 New Flyer D35hf; 1991 New Flyer D35hf; 1992 New Flyer D35hf; 1993 New Flyer D35hf; 1994 New Flyer D35hf; 1995 New Flyer D35hf; 1988 New Flyer D40hf; 1989 New Flyer D40hf; 1990 New Flyer D40hf; 1991 New Flyer D40hf; 1992 New Flyer D40hf; 1993 New Flyer D40hf; 1994 New Flyer D40hf; 1988 New Flyer D60hf; 1989 New Flyer D60hf; 1990 New Flyer D60hf; 1991 New Flyer D60hf; 1992 New Flyer D60hf; 1993 New Flyer D60hf; 1994 New Flyer D60hf; 1995 New Flyer D60hf; 1996 New Flyer D60hf; 1992 New Flyer E60hf; 1993 New Flyer E60hf; 1994 New Flyer L40hf
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Ltd
Affected Units:: 1,421
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts, it is possible for a person to wedge their feet under the solid bar barrier linkage.
How to Fix:
Lift-u is conducting this recall (please see 06e-093). Owners will receive a free repair kit along with installation instructions free of charge. Owners may contact lift-u at 209-838-2400 or new flyer at 204-934-4876.
Recall Notes:
Customers may 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.
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