NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 GE40LFR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE RELEASE BELTS
— Recall Campaign #10V090000
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 GE40LFR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE RELEASE BELTS SUPPLIED BY AMERICAN SEATING. THESE BELTS ARE THE SUBJECT OF DEFECT REPORT 09E-065. THEY MAY NOT PROPERLY LOCK UP AND AS RESULT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE MOBILITY DEVICE WHEN THE BUS DECELERATES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 4 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
10V090000
| Manufacturer: | New Flyer of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 10, 2010 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 10V090000 |
| Units affected: | 4 |
- Description:
- NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 GE40LFR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE RELEASE BELTS SUPPLIED BY AMERICAN SEATING. THESE BELTS ARE THE SUBJECT OF DEFECT REPORT 09E-065. THEY MAY NOT PROPERLY LOCK UP AND AS RESULT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE MOBILITY DEVICE WHEN THE BUS DECELERATES.
- Consequeces:
- THIS MAY CAUSE THE MOBILITY DEVICE TO ROLL FORWARD UNTIL THE FULL LENGTH OF THE WEBBING IS EXTENDED WHICH CAUSES POTENTIAL FOR MOBILITY DEVICE TIP-OVER RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
- Corrective action:
- NEW FLYER IS WORKING WITH AMERICAN SEATING AND WILL REPLACE THE BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .