1995–1997 New Flyer C40HF, 1988–1995 New Flyer D35HF, 1988–1994 New Flyer D40HF and 3 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, IT IS…
NHTSA campaign 07V012000 · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · filed Jan 18, 2007 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON TO WEDGE THEIR FEET UNDER THE SOLID BAR BARRIER LINKAGE.
The risk
WHILE SITTING IN A WHEEL CHAIR A PERSON WITH NO SHOES AND DOES NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR FEET, COULD TWIST THEIR FEET AND GET IT FORCED UNDER THE LINKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY.
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LIFT-U IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E-093). OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LIFT-U AT 209-838-2400 OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876.
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.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 07V012000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.