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2004 NEW FLYER GE40LF Recall - Campaign #06V034000

 
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2004 NEW FLYER GE40LF RECALL - #06V034000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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.

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Vehicle 2004 NEW FLYER GE40LF
Manufacturer NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
Manufactured between 10/1/2004 - 8/31/2005
Recalled on 2/9/2006
Influenced by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
Owners Notified on 2/15/2006
# Affected 682
Recalled for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Notes CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
See also 2004 NEW FLYER GE40LF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
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