NEW Flyer 1996–1997 Seats recall
Recalled June 23, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V138000 · NEW Flyer
Hazard
THE DRIVER SEAT MAY NOT ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
THE OWNER WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ASSISTANCE AS REQUIRED. THE OWNER WILL INSTALL THE MISSING TETHER STRAPS.
Units
163 units
Description
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."
What to do
THE OWNER WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ASSISTANCE AS REQUIRED. THE OWNER WILL INSTALL THE MISSING TETHER STRAPS.
Product
NEW Flyer D30LF · NEW Flyer D40LF
Manufacturer(s)
redundant NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →