Recall 02V059001 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Defect in 1998-2000 NEW FLYER D60LF
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,771 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V059001 |
| Manufacturer | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,771 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Affected Vehicles |
1998 NEW FLYER D60LF, 1998 NEW FLYER D40LF, 1998 NEW FLYER C35LF, 1998 NEW FLYER C40LF, 1998 NEW FLYER D30LF, 1998 NEW FLYER D35LF, 1999 NEW FLYER C40LF, 1999 NEW FLYER C35LF, 1999 NEW FLYER D60LF, 1999 NEW FLYER D35LF, 1999 NEW FLYER D40LF, 1999 NEW FLYER D30LF, 2000 NEW FLYER D35LF, 2000 NEW FLYER D40LF, 2000 NEW FLYER C40LF, 2000 NEW FLYER D60LF, 2000 NEW FLYER D30LF, 2000 NEW FLYER C35LF
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Defect Description
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ADHESIVELY BONDED ALUMINUM BUS DOOR PANELS, DUE TO AN IMPERFECT BONDING OF THE DOOR PANEL SKIN TO THE PANEL FRAME, ENVIRONMENTAL MOISTURE MAY INFILTRATE REGIONS OF IMPERFECT BONDING AND CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE FRAME AND DOOR PANEL.
Safety Consequence
UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, IF THE PANEL IS SEPARATING OR HAS SEPARATED, A PASSENGER COULD FALL FROM THE BUS ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
VAPOR WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR BUSES INSPECTED AND WILL INSTALL MECHANICAL FASTENERS TO ATTACH THE SKINS TO THE FRAME ELEMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VAPOR CORPORATION AT 847-967-8300 OR NEW FLYER AT 1-204-224-1251.
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