Vehicle recall 98V138000 · June 23, 1998
New Flyer D30LF and D40LF
Vehicle description: transit buses.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 98V138000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 23, 1998
- Filed by
- NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- June 16, 1998
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 163
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- New Flyer D30LF (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
- New Flyer D40LF (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
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