NHTSA Recall 10V343000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V343000; Date: Jul. 22, 2010
Failure of a passenger assist grab strap handle could result in a passenger falling and being injured.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 New Flyer C40lfr; 2008 New Flyer D40lf; 2008 New Flyer De60lf; 2009 New Flyer De60lfa
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Ltd
Affected Units:: 145
Recall Summary:
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008 c40lfr, d40lf and de60lf heavy duty transit buses, as well as model year 2009 de60lfa heavy duty transit buses. The passenger assist grab strap handles have experienced multiple failures in the field.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the existing passenger assist grab strap handles with an improved product free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2010. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.
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: Aug 15, 2010
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