| Make : NEW FLYER | Model : D40LF | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19960101 - 19971231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V138000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980616 | Date Received by ODI: 19980623 | Date Added to Database: 19980630 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 163 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. A TETHER STRAP ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, SEATING SYSTEMS." |
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Consequence:
THE DRIVER SEAT MAY NOT ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
THE OWNER WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ASSISTANCE AS REQUIRED. THE OWNER WILL INSTALL THE MISSING TETHER STRAPS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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