New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V059001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V059001 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Includes 1,771 affected units, NEW FLYER/VAPOR/DOOR PANEL ADHESIVE, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain low floor transit buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels, due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of imperfect bonding and cause separation of the frame and door panel.

Corrective Action

Vapor will notify customers to have their buses inspected and will install mechanical fasteners to attach the skins to the frame elements free of charge. owner notification began december 10, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vapor corporation at 847-967-8300 or new flyer at 1-204-224-1251.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V059001

Manufacturer: New Flyer Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-02-14T00:00:00

Subject: New flyer/vapor/door panel adhesive

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 1,771

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain low floor transit buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels, due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of imperfect bonding and cause separation of the frame and door panel.

Consequence Summary: Under these conditions, if the panel is separating or has separated, a passenger could fall from the bus onto the roadway, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

Corrective Action: Vapor will notify customers to have their buses inspected and will install mechanical fasteners to attach the skins to the frame elements free of charge. owner notification began december 10, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vapor corporation at 847-967-8300 or new flyer at 1-204-224-1251.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 02V059001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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