New Flyer C35LFR, C40LF, C40LFR and others: Latch

Date

April 14, 2011

Filed by

New Flyer Of America, Inc.

Vehicles

New Flyer C35LFR (2009); New Flyer C40LF (2008); New Flyer C40LFR (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); New Flyer D35LF (2010); New Flyer D35LFR (2007, 2009, 2010); New Flyer D40LF (2007, 2008); New Flyer D40LFR (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010); New Flyer DE35LFR (2011); New Flyer DE40LFR (2010)

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

1123

What can happen

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.

Recall notes

Owners May also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov>HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov</a> .

Owner notification date

April 29, 2011

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

11V237000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.