NHTSA Recall 11V237000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V237000; Date: Apr. 14, 2011
Failure of the teeter lever assembly will cause the rear side exit door to operate improperly. A passenger leaning on or forced against the door could fall through the door and sustain injuries.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 New Flyer C35lfr; 2008 New Flyer C40lf; 2007 New Flyer C40lfr; 2008 New Flyer C40lfr; 2009 New Flyer C40lfr; 2010 New Flyer C40lfr; 2010 New Flyer D35lf; 2007 New Flyer D35lfr; 2009 New Flyer D35lfr; 2010 New Flyer D35lfr; 2007 New Flyer D40lf; 2008 New Flyer D40lf; 2007 New Flyer D40lfr; 2008 New Flyer D40lfr; 2009 New Flyer D40lfr; 2010 New Flyer D40lfr; 2011 New Flyer De35lfr; 2010 New Flyer De40lfr
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,123
Recall Summary:
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 low floor transit buses produced from may 24, 2007, through March 1, 2011 and equipped with teeter lever assemblies. There is insufficient engagement between the teeter lever base and the cam plate.
How to Fix:
New flyer is working with the manufacturer of the teeter lever assemblies, vapor bus, to repair the affected buses free of charge. Please see vapor bus defect report 11e-010. The safety recall began on April 29, 2011. Owners may contact vapor bus at 1-847-777-6450 or new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4874.
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: Apr 29, 2011
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