Recall 10V343000: 2008 New Flyer C40LFR, 2008 New Flyer D40LF, 2008 New Flyer DE60LF +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 22, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 145
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
Failure of a passenger assist grab strap handle could result in a passenger falling and being injured.
The 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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2008 New Flyer C40LFR
- 2008 New Flyer D40LF
- 2008 New Flyer DE60LF
- 2009 New Flyer DE60LFA
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V343000
- Manufacturer
- NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Owner letters
- Aug 15, 2010
- Components
- Equipment (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology