2004–2005 New Flyer C30LF, 2004–2005 New Flyer C35LF, 2004–2005 New Flyer C40LF and 6 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE SPOT WELDS WHICH HOLD THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP…
NHTSA campaign 06V034000 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · filed Feb 7, 2006 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE SPOT WELDS WHICH HOLD THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP HINGE ASSEMBLY TOGETHER CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE RAMP TO SEPARATE, WHEN DEPLOYED UNDER LOAD, FROM THE BUS FRAME.
The risk
SEPARATION OF THE RAMP FROM THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO PASSENGERS ON THE RAMP.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL ADD NEW HARDWARE TO THE HINGES WHICH WILL MAKE THE SPOT-WELDING REDUNDANT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4874.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More New Flyer C30LF recalls
- 2002 New Flyer C30LF and 15 other models — Interior Lighting
- 2001–2002 New Flyer C30LF and 10 other models — CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS…
- 2004–2005 New Flyer C30LF and 6 other models — ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN LEAK AT THE…
- 2001–2003 New Flyer C30LF and 2 other models — ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS WESTPORT B…
Other campaigns involving New Flyer vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 06V034000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.