Recall 06V379000: New flyer industries ltd

Report received

Oct 5, 2006

Manufacturer

New flyer industries ltd

Potentially affected

50vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain transit buses, there is a potential for passenger clothing (drawstrings, straps, etc.) to unknowingly become caught as the passenger exits the rear door of the bus.

Possible consequence

If passenger clothing is caught and not noticed by the driver before he/she pulls away, there is the potential that the passenger could be dragged by the bus, causing serious injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will attach new hardware (guard assemblies) at the upper and lower stanchion rails where they attach to the doorway rear pillar assembly. The recall began on october 5, 2006. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4874.