Recall
New Flyer D60hf — 09V346000
NHTSA ID
09V346000
Make
New Flyer
Model
D60hf
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2009-09-02
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Units Affected
325
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2002-2006 D60HF DIESEL 60 FOOT HIGH FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFT, OR HAVE AFTERMARKET LIFT-U CONTROL BOXES INSTALLED. A DEFECT IN THE CONTROL BOX COULD CAUSE THE OUTBOARD RAMP BARRIER TO FOLD IN TOWARD A LIFT PASSENGER.
Consequence
THE RAMP BARRIER COULD PINCH THE PASSENGER'S FEET.
Remedy
NEW FLYER IS WORKING WITH LIFT-U (PLEASE SEE RECALL 09E-051) AND WILL REPAIR THE TRANSIT BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-204-934-4876 OR LIFT-U AT 1-209-838-2400.