Recalls for 2015 Nabi 40lfw

DEFECT #1 - SEATS

Posted on: 2016-01-26
Description
New flyer industries, ltd.  (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 new flyer md30, 2012 c35lfr, 2010-2011 d35lfr, nabi 35lfw, 2011 d40lfr, 2010-2012 d60lfr and nabi 31lfw, 2010 c40lf, de35lf, d40lf, de40lfa, de60lfa, ge35lfr and ge40lf, 2009 de60lf and ge40lfr, 2010-2013 c40lfr, de60lfr, nabi 416 and nabi 60brt, 2010-2015 xd35, xde40, nabi 40lfw and 42brt, 2011-2015 xd40 and xn40, 2013-2015 xd60, xde60 and xn35, 2010-2014 xde35, 2013 xe40, 2012-2015 xn60, equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats.  The affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.

Consequence
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the j-bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action
New flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds.  Recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge.  The recall began on february 4, 2016.  Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706, or recaro customer service at 1-800-873-2276.  New flyer's number for this recall is r16-001.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

Posted on: 2015-08-04
Description
New flyer industries ltd.  (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014 nabi 42brt transit buses manufactured from december 19, 2014, through june 6, 2015, and 2014-2015 nabi 40lfw transit buses manufactured from september 11, 2014, through june 3, 2015.  The affected buses are powered with compressed natural gas (cng) and are equipped with pressure relief devices (prd) that may not function as designed, failing to vent a buildup of pressure, such as could occur if the cng tank was exposed to fire.

Consequence
If the prd does not activate in the event of a build up of pressure, the cng tank may explode, increasing the risk of fire and injury.

Corrective Action
New flyer has notified owners, and agility, supplier of the cng system, will replace the prds, free of charge.  The recall began on august 17, 2015.  Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-1251.  New flyer's number for this recall is r15-012.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.