New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #06V034000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V034000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Includes 682 affected units, WHEELCHAIR RAMP HINGE ASSEMBLY/CHAMP, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V034000

Manufacturer: New Flyer Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2006-02-07T00:00:00

Subject: Wheelchair ramp hinge assembly/champ

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 682

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: Separation of the ramp from the vehicle could result in injury to passengers on the ramp.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fmtb_ywq4-rjrv

NHTSA ID: 06V034000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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