New Flyer D40LF, D60LFR +6 more: Seats and Restraints

Affects New Flyer D40LF, D60LFR, XDE40, D40LFR, XD40, XN60, XD60, XE40 · 2010–2015 — about 144 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain buses equipped with a Recaro ERGO-M driver seats may be missing welds on the seat structure. As a result, the seatbelt anchorage assembly could separate from the seat structure in the event of a crash, which would increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect for missing welds and if required replace the J-brackets.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

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