NHTSA Recall 06V379000
Filed by New Flyer of America, Inc.. Component: Structure. Reported 2006-10-05. An estimated 50 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR PASSENGER CLOTHING (DRAWSTRINGS, STRAPS, ETC.) TO UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT AS THE PASSENGER EXITS THE REAR DOOR OF THE BUS.
Risk
IF PASSENGER CLOTHING IS CAUGHT AND NOT NOTICED BY THE DRIVER BEFORE HE/SHE PULLS AWAY, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT THE PASSENGER COULD BE DRAGGED BY THE BUS, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL ATTACH NEW HARDWARE (GUARD ASSEMBLIES) AT THE UPPER AND LOWER STANCHION RAILS WHERE THEY ATTACH TO THE DOORWAY REAR PILLAR ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4874.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN 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.