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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 11V237📅 Apr 14, 2011

2007–2010 New Flyer C40LFR & 2007–2010 New Flyer D40LFR + 7 more recall: door latches & locks

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V237000
Manufacturer
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,123
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Owner phone
1-847-777-6450
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 29, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V237 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V237?

2007–2010 New Flyer C40LFR & 2007–2010 New Flyer D40LFR + 7 more. 1,123 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized New Flyer dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-847-777-6450.