2004 NEW FLYER C40LF RECALL - #06V034000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE SPOT WELDS WHICH HOLD THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP HINGE ASSEMBLY TOGETHER CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE RAMP TO SEPARATE, WHEN DEPLOYED UNDER LOAD, FROM THE BUS FRAME.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 NEW FLYER C40LF |
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| Manufacturer |
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/2004 - 8/31/2005 |
| Recalled on |
2/9/2006 |
| Influenced by |
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD |
| Owners Notified on |
2/15/2006 |
| # Affected |
682 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE SPOT WELDS WHICH HOLD THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP HINGE ASSEMBLY TOGETHER CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE RAMP TO SEPARATE, WHEN DEPLOYED UNDER LOAD, FROM THE BUS FRAME. |
| Consequences |
SEPARATION OF THE RAMP FROM THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO PASSENGERS ON THE RAMP. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL ADD NEW HARDWARE TO THE HINGES WHICH WILL MAKE THE SPOT-WELDING REDUNDANT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4874. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS 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. |
| See also |
2004 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2004 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2004 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2004 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2004 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
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