NHTSA recall 09V346000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
New Flyer D60HF
Reported Sep 2, 2009325 vehicles affectedNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTDBuilt Dec 1, 2002 – Nov 30, 2006
The defect
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.
The risk
The ramp barrier could pinch the passenger's feet.
The 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.