New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V038000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V038000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 new flyer md30, 2012 c35lfr, 2010-2011 d35lfr, nabi 35lfw, 2011 d40lfr, 2010-2012 d60lfr and nabi 31lfw, 2010 c40lf, de35lf, d40lf, de40lfa, de60lfa, ge35lfr and ge40lf, 2009 de60lf and ge40lfr, 2010-2013 c40lfr, de60lfr, nabi 416 and nabi 60brt, 2010-2015 xd35, xde40, nabi 40lfw and 42brt, 2011-2015 xd40 and xn40, 2013-2015 xd60, xde60 and xn35, 2010-2014 xde35, 2013 xe40, 2012-2015 xn60, equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats Includes 4,848 affected units, Missing J-Bracket Welds on Bus Operator Seat, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 new flyer md30, 2012 c35lfr, 2010-2011 d35lfr, nabi 35lfw, 2011 d40lfr, 2010-2012 d60lfr and nabi 31lfw, 2010 c40lf, de35lf, d40lf, de40lfa, de60lfa, ge35lfr and ge40lf, 2009 de60lf and ge40lfr, 2010-2013 c40lfr, de60lfr, nabi 416 and nabi 60brt, 2010-2015 xd35, xde40, nabi 40lfw and 42brt, 2011-2015 xd40 and xn40, 2013-2015 xd60, xde60 and xn35, 2010-2014 xde35, 2013 xe40, 2012-2015 xn60, equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats

Defect Summary

New flyer industries, ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 new flyer md30, 2012 c35lfr, 2010-2011 d35lfr, nabi 35lfw, 2011 d40lfr, 2010-2012 d60lfr and nabi 31lfw, 2010 c40lf, de35lf, d40lf, de40lfa, de60lfa, ge35lfr and ge40lf, 2009 de60lf and ge40lfr, 2010-2013 c40lfr, de60lfr, nabi 416 and nabi 60brt, 2010-2015 xd35, xde40, nabi 40lfw and 42brt, 2011-2015 xd40 and xn40, 2013-2015 xd60, xde60 and xn35, 2010-2014 xde35, 2013 xe40, 2012-2015 xn60, equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats. the affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.

Corrective Action

New flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. the recall began on february 4, 2016. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706, or recaro customer service at 1-800-873-2276. new flyer's number for this recall is r16-001.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V038000
Manufacturer: New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-01-26T00:00:00
Subject: Missing j-bracket welds on bus operator seat
Component: Seats
Potentially Affected Units: 4,848

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R16-001
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: New flyer industries, ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 new flyer md30, 2012 c35lfr, 2010-2011 d35lfr, nabi 35lfw, 2011 d40lfr, 2010-2012 d60lfr and nabi 31lfw, 2010 c40lf, de35lf, d40lf, de40lfa, de60lfa, ge35lfr and ge40lf, 2009 de60lf and ge40lfr, 2010-2013 c40lfr, de60lfr, nabi 416 and nabi 60brt, 2010-2015 xd35, xde40, nabi 40lfw and 42brt, 2011-2015 xd40 and xn40, 2013-2015 xd60, xde60 and xn35, 2010-2014 xde35, 2013 xe40, 2012-2015 xn60, equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats. the affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.
Consequence Summary: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the j-bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action: New flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. the recall began on february 4, 2016. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706, or recaro customer service at 1-800-873-2276. new flyer's number for this recall is r16-001.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 80.05

Metadata

SID: row-dxts_g9z7-y8sw
NHTSA ID: 16V038000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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