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  NHTSA Recall 98V138000

NHTSA Campaign Id 98V138000; Date: Jun. 23, 1998

The driver seat may not adequately restrain the driver in the event of a vehicle crash.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1996 New Flyer D30lf 1997 New Flyer D30lf 1996 New Flyer D40lf 1997 New Flyer D40lf

Component: Seats

Manufactured by: New Flyer Of America, Inc.

Affected Units:: 163

icon3 Recall Summary:

Vehicle description: transit buses. A tether strap on the driver's seat was omitted. This does not comply with the strength requirements of fmvss no. 207, seating systems. "

icon2 How to Fix:

The owner will be provided with parts, instructions and repair assistance as required. The owner will install the missing tether straps.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Owner notification began June 16, 1998. Owners who do not receive the parts, detailed instructions or repair assistance within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-224-1251, ext. 351. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 16, 1998

Also see:

All recalls of New Flyer vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.