Recall 11V237000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Defect in 2007-2011 NEW FLYER D40LF
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,123 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 11V237000 |
| Manufacturer | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,123 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2007 NEW FLYER C40LFR, 2007 NEW FLYER D40LF, 2007 NEW FLYER D40LFR, 2007 NEW FLYER D35LFR, 2008 NEW FLYER D40LF, 2008 NEW FLYER D40LFR, 2008 NEW FLYER C40LF, 2008 NEW FLYER C40LFR, 2009 NEW FLYER D35LFR, 2009 NEW FLYER D40LFR, 2009 NEW FLYER C40LFR, 2009 NEW FLYER C35LFR, 2010 NEW FLYER D35LF, 2010 NEW FLYER D40LFR, 2010 NEW FLYER DE40LFR, 2010 NEW FLYER C40LFR, 2010 NEW FLYER D35LFR, 2011 NEW FLYER DE35LFR
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Defect Description
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES PRODUCED FROM MAY 24, 2007, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLIES. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE TEETER LEVER BASE AND THE CAM PLATE.
Safety Consequence
FAILURE OF THE TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY. A PASSENGER LEANING ON OR FORCED AGAINST THE DOOR COULD FALL THROUGH THE DOOR AND SUSTAIN INJURIES.
Remedy
NEW FLYER IS WORKING WITH THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLIES, VAPOR BUS, TO REPAIR THE AFFECTED BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE VAPOR BUS DEFECT REPORT 11E-010. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAPOR BUS AT 1-847-777-6450 OR NEW FLYER CUSTOMER SERVICES AT 1-204-934-4874.
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