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New Flyer Of - Rear bus doors may open while in motion
Official notice
19 Apr 2016
Last checked
19 Apr 2016
An official NHTSA notice concerns New Flyer Of - Rear bus doors may open while in motion. If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers. Published 2016-04-19.
What to do now
New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will install a firmware upgrade, and replace the roller bracket plates, free of charge. The recall began on may 4, 2016. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New flyer's number for this recall is r16-005.
Units affected
1,897
Recall number
R16-005
Official notice
2016-04-19
The hazard
The hazard
If the rear bus door opens unexpectedly while the bus is in motion, there is an increased risk of injury for the passengers.
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Brand: New Flyer Of. Contact: New Flyer of America, Inc..
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