New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V237000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V237000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Includes 1,123 affected units, DOOR PANELS/TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLY, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

New flyer is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 low floor transit buses produced from may 24, 2007, through march 1, 2011 and equipped with teeter lever assemblies. there is insufficient engagement between the teeter lever base and the cam plate.

Corrective Action

New flyer is working with the manufacturer of the teeter lever assemblies, vapor bus, to repair the affected buses free of charge. please see vapor bus defect report 11e-010. the safety recall began on april 29, 2011. owners may contact vapor bus at 1-847-777-6450 or new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4874.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V237000
Manufacturer: New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2011-04-14T00:00:00
Subject: Door panels/teeter lever assembly
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 1,123

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: New flyer is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 low floor transit buses produced from may 24, 2007, through march 1, 2011 and equipped with teeter lever assemblies. there is insufficient engagement between the teeter lever base and the cam plate.
Consequence Summary: Failure of the teeter lever assembly will cause the rear side exit door to operate improperly. a passenger leaning on or forced against the door could fall through the door and sustain injuries.
Corrective Action: New flyer is working with the manufacturer of the teeter lever assemblies, vapor bus, to repair the affected buses free of charge. please see vapor bus defect report 11e-010. the safety recall began on april 29, 2011. owners may contact vapor bus at 1-847-777-6450 or new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4874.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-77sd-bh9s~zvex
NHTSA ID: 11V237000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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