NHTSA Campaign 07V012000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Issued by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD · Reported Jan 18, 2007 · 1,421 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | C40HF | 1995 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | C40HF | 1996 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | C40HF | 1997 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D35HF | 1988 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D35HF | 1989 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D35HF | 1990 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D35HF | 1991 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D35HF | 1992 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D35HF | 1993 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D35HF | 1994 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D35HF | 1995 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D40HF | 1988 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D40HF | 1989 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D40HF | 1990 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D40HF | 1991 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D40HF | 1992 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D40HF | 1993 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D40HF | 1994 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 1988 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 1989 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 1990 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 1991 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 1992 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 1993 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 1994 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 1995 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 1996 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | E60HF | 1992 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | E60HF | 1993 | 1,421 |
| NEW FLYER | L40HF | 1994 | 1,421 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V012000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.