NHTSA Campaign 06V034000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Issued by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD · Reported Feb 7, 2006 · 682 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE RAMP FROM THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO PASSENGERS ON THE RAMP.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | C30LF | 2004 | 682 |
| NEW FLYER | C30LF | 2005 | 682 |
| NEW FLYER | C35LF | 2004 | 682 |
| NEW FLYER | C35LF | 2005 | 682 |
| NEW FLYER | C40LF | 2004 | 682 |
| NEW FLYER | C40LF | 2005 | 682 |
| NEW FLYER | D30LF | 2004 | 682 |
| NEW FLYER | D30LF | 2005 | 682 |
| NEW FLYER | D35LF | 2004 | 682 |
| NEW FLYER | D35LF | 2005 | 682 |
| NEW FLYER | D40LF | 2004 | 682 |
| NEW FLYER | D40LF | 2005 | 682 |
| NEW FLYER | D60LF | 2004 | 682 |
| NEW FLYER | D60LF | 2005 | 682 |
| NEW FLYER | DE60LF | 2004 | 682 |
| NEW FLYER | DE60LF | 2005 | 682 |
| NEW FLYER | GE40LF | 2004 | 682 |
| NEW FLYER | GE40LF | 2005 | 682 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V034000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.