Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Transit Buses Equipped With Lift-U Wheelchair Lifts, It Is Possible For A Person To Wedge Their Feet Under The Solid Bar Barrier Linkage.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
C40HF
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
07V012000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
While Sitting In A Wheel Chair A Person With No Shoes And Does Not Have Control Of Their Feet, Could Twist Their Feet And Get It Forced Under The Linkage Which Could Result In An Injury.
Fix Defect
Lift-U Is ConduCTIng This Recall (Please See 06E-093). Owners Will Receive A Free Repair Kit Along With Installation InstruCTIons Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Lift-U At 209-838-2400 Or New Flyer At 204-934-4876.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd
Start Of Manufacture
19950101
End Of Manufacture
19971231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1421
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20070118