NHTSA recall 10V343000
Equipment
New Flyer C40LFR and 3 more
Reported Jul 22, 2010145 vehicles affectedNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTDBuilt Feb 20, 2007 – Dec 30, 2008
The defect
New flyer IS recalling certain model year 2008 c40lfr, d40lf and de60lf heavy duty transit buses, as well as model year 2009 de60lfa heavy duty transit buses. the passenger assist grab strap handles have experienced multiple failures in the field.
The risk
Failure of a passenger assist grab strap handle could result in a passenger falling and being injured.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the existing passenger assist grab strap handles with an improved product free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin during august 2010. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.