NHTSA Recall 09V346000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V346000; Date: Sep. 2, 2009
The ramp barrier could pinch the passenger's feet.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 New Flyer D60hf; 2003 New Flyer D60hf; 2004 New Flyer D60hf; 2005 New Flyer D60hf; 2006 New Flyer D60hf
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Ltd
Affected Units:: 325
Recall Summary:
New flyer is recalling model year 2002-2006 d60hf diesel 60 foot high floor transit buses equipped with a lift-u wheelchair lift, or have aftermarket lift-u control boxes installed. A defect in the control box could cause the outboard ramp barrier to fold in toward a lift passenger.
How to Fix:
New flyer is working with lift-u (please see recall 09e-051) and will repair the transit buses free of charge. The safety recall began on September 26, 2009. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876 or lift-u at 1-209-838-2400.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 26, 2009
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