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2007-2011 New Flyer C35LFR, New Flyer C40LF and others recall: latch

New Flyer Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 14, 2011. It covers about 1,123 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,123
reported
Apr 14, 2011
owners notified
Apr 29, 2011

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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 number 11V237000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V237000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2011 New Flyer C35LFR, New Flyer C40LF and others latch?

Yes. Recall 11V237000, reported on April 14, 2011, covers about 1,123 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V237000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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