New Flyer D40LF, D35LF +7 more: Latches/locks/linkages — latch

Affects New Flyer D40LF, D35LF, D35LFR, D40LFR, DE35LFR, DE40LFR, C40LFR, C40LF, C35LFR · 2007–2011 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational