Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Transit Buses, The Spot Welds Which Hold The Wheelchair Ramp Hinge Assembly Together Can Fail Allowing The Ramp To Separate, When Deployed Under Load, From The Bus Frame.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
DE60LF
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
06V034000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
Separation Of The Ramp From The Vehicle Could Result In Injury To Passengers On The Ramp.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Add New Hardware To The Hinges Which Will Make The Spot-Welding Redundant. The Recall Began On February 15, 2006. Owners May Contact New Flyer At 1-204-934-4874.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd
Start Of Manufacture
20041001
End Of Manufacture
20050831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
682
Date Owners Notified
20060215
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060207