Defect Description For Recall
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) Is Recalling Certain 2015-2016 Md30, 2016 Md35, 2017 Xd35, Xd60, Xde35, Xde40, Xde60, Xn35 And 2016-2017 Xd40 And Xn40 Transit Buses, Equipped With Certain Recaro Commercial Bus Driver Seats (Models Ergo R, Ergo D, Am71, Am72 And Am80). The Seat Belt Buckle May Be Stuck In The Locked Position, Preventing The Seat Belt Tongue From Being Able To Be Inserted And Locked.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
MD30
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
17V539000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If The Seat Belt Cannot Be Latched, The Bus May Be Operated Without The Seat Belt Being Used, Increasing The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
New Flyer Has Notified Owners And Work With The Supplier To Replace The Buckle Housings, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began September 15, 2017. Owners May Contact New Flyer Customer Service At 1-204-224-6706. New Flyers’ Number For This Recall Is R17-017.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
20161201
End Of Manufacture
20170630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
214
Date Owners Notified
20170915
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170830
Make Campaign Number
R17-017