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New Flyer D30LF Recall 98V138: Seats

NHTSA campaign 98V138, reported June 23, 1998, 163 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 98V138NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Component
SEATS
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. A TETHER STRAP ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, SEATING SYSTEMS."
Risk
THE DRIVER SEAT MAY NOT ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
THE OWNER WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ASSISTANCE AS REQUIRED. THE OWNER WILL INSTALL THE MISSING TETHER STRAPS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE PARTS, DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS OR REPAIR ASSISTANCE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-224-1251, EXT. 351.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

New Flyer D30LF19961997
New Flyer D40LF19961997