NHTSA recall 06V379000
Structure › Body › Door
New Flyer Invero
Reported Oct 5, 200650 vehicles affectedNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTDBuilt Jan 1, 2005 – Mar 31, 2006
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.