Recall 09V346000: New flyer industries ltd

Report received

Sep 2, 2009

Manufacturer

New flyer industries ltd

Potentially affected

325vehicles

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

New flyer is recalling model year 2002-2006 d60hf diesel 60 foot high floor transit buses equipped with a lift-u wheelchair lift, or have aftermarket lift-u control boxes installed. A defect in the control box could cause the outboard ramp barrier to fold in toward a lift passenger.

Possible consequence

The ramp barrier could pinch the passenger's feet.

Remedy

New flyer is working with lift-u (please see recall 09e-051) and will repair the transit buses free of charge. The safety recall began on september 26, 2009. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876 or lift-u at 1-209-838-2400.