1996 New Flyer D40LF recall: seats

New Flyer Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 6, 1997. It covers about 52 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 52
reported: Feb 6, 1997

Seats

What is wrong: Vehicle description: buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position. Two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications.
Risk: If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. The back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.

Recall number 96V178009

Affected vehicles

New Flyer D40LF 1996 1996

Questions about recall 96V178009

Is there a recall on the 1996 New Flyer D40LF seats?

Yes. Recall 96V178009, reported on February 6, 1997, covers about 52 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 96V178009?

Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.

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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