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New Flyer Of - Missing j-bracket welds on bus operator seat
Official notice
26 Jan 2016
Last checked
26 Jan 2016
An official NHTSA notice concerns New Flyer Of - Missing j-bracket welds on bus operator seat. 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. Published 2016-01-26.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
4,848
Recall number
R16-001
Official notice
2016-01-26
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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Brand: New Flyer Of. Contact: New Flyer of America, Inc..
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