Recalls for 1996 New Flyer D30lf

DEFECT #1 - SEATS

Posted on: 1998-06-30
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.

Consequence
The driver seat may not adequately restrain the driver in the event of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
The owner will be provided with parts, instructions and repair assistance as required.  The owner will install the missing tether straps.

Notes
Owner notification began june 16, 1998.owners who do not receive the parts, detailed instructions or repair assistance within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-224-1251, ext.  351.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Posted on: 2007-02-27
Description
Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps reflective devices, and associated equipment.  The flashing deceleration lamps were an optional item for some of these buses.  

Consequence
The standard requires that the deceleration lamp is a solid light rather than a flashing light.

Corrective Action
Dealers will rewire the electrical system to remove the flashing function or install a new programmable logic controller (plc) which will make the lamps burn steady free of charge.  The recall began on march 5, 2007.  Owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.  

Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration1s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.