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New Flyer Of - Seat belt buckle stuck in the locked position
Official notice
30 Aug 2017
Last checked
30 Aug 2017
An official NHTSA notice concerns New Flyer Of - Seat belt buckle stuck in the locked position. If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Published 2017-08-30.
What to do now
New flyer has notified owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckle housings, free of charge. The recall began september 15, 2017. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New flyers' number for this recall is r17-017.
Units affected
214
Recall number
R17-017
Official notice
2017-08-30
The hazard
The hazard
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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Brand: New Flyer Of. Contact: New Flyer of America, Inc..
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