1994 NEW FLYER L40HF RECALL - #07V012000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON TO WEDGE THEIR FEET UNDER THE SOLID BAR BARRIER LINKAGE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1994 NEW FLYER L40HF |
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| Manufacturer |
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1994 - 12/31/1994 |
| Recalled on |
1/18/2007 |
| Influenced by |
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
1,421 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON TO WEDGE THEIR FEET UNDER THE SOLID BAR BARRIER LINKAGE. |
| Consequences |
WHILE SITTING IN A WHEEL CHAIR A PERSON WITH NO SHOES AND DOES NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR FEET, COULD TWIST THEIR FEET AND GET IT FORCED UNDER THE LINKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
LIFT-U IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E-093). OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LIFT-U AT 209-838-2400 OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876. |
| 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. |
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