NHTSA recall campaign
06V379000
ManufacturerNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTDReported2006-10-05Affected50 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR PASSENGER CLOTHING (DRAWSTRINGS, STRAPS, ETC.) TO UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT AS THE PASSENGER EXITS THE REAR DOOR OF THE BUS.
Risk
IF PASSENGER CLOTHING IS CAUGHT AND NOT NOTICED BY THE DRIVER BEFORE HE/SHE PULLS AWAY, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT THE PASSENGER COULD BE DRAGGED BY THE BUS, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL ATTACH NEW HARDWARE (GUARD ASSEMBLIES) AT THE UPPER AND LOWER STANCHION RAILS WHERE THEY ATTACH TO THE DOORWAY REAR PILLAR ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4874.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →