Recall 10V090 affects 4 2009 New Flyer GE40LFR buses for remote-release belts that fail to restrain mobility devices. Repair is free.
New Flyer is recalling 4 2009 GE40LFR transit buses equipped with American Seating remote release belts that can fail to lock properly during deceleration. The defect can let a mobility device roll forward until the belt webbing is fully extended, creating a tip-over risk with injury or death; the New Flyer dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The remote release belts on the 2009 New Flyer GE40LFR are part of the mobility-device securement system. They are meant to lock around the mobility device and hold it in place while the bus slows or stops. The remote release feature lets an operator release the belt from a controlled point instead of reaching into the securement area.
In this recall, the American Seating belts fail to lock up properly. When the bus decelerates, a belt that has not locked does not hold the mobility device as designed. The device is then not properly restrained during a stop, which defeats the purpose of the securement system.
There is no warning sign before failure. An operator or passenger is not given a clear cue that the belt has failed to lock until the bus decelerates and the mobility device is not restrained correctly.
Who's affected?
| 2009 New Flyer GE40LFR | seat belt |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 4 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included in this recall.
What's the safety risk?
If the belt allows a mobility device to roll forward until the webbing is fully extended, the device can tip over and cause injury or death. Use extra care with occupied mobility-device positions and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised New Flyer dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009 New Flyer GE40LFR is included in this recall.
- Contact New Flyer at 204-934-4876 to confirm the free remote-release belt replacement for recall number 10V090.
- Schedule the belt replacement that fixes remote-release belts that fail to lock and restrain a mobility device during deceleration.
- Bring the New Flyer owner notice if your fleet has it, or reference recall number 10V090 when arranging service.
- Keep affected mobility-device securement positions out of service until the belt replacement is complete.
What happens at the repair
New Flyer is working with American Seating on the recall repair. At the service visit, a New Flyer technician replaces the remote release belts that hold a mobility device in place, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 10, 2010. Ask the service desk to confirm that the GE40LFR belts in your bus are the recalled American Seating parts and that the belt replacement is complete before the bus returns to service.
Timeline
| March 10, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 10, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V090?
Recall 10V090 covers 4 2009 New Flyer GE40LFR transit buses equipped with American Seating remote release belts. The belts can fail to lock and restrain a mobility device during deceleration, creating a tip-over risk that can result in injury or death. New Flyer will replace the belts for free.
What should I do if my 2009 New Flyer GE40LFR is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V090. If it is, contact a franchised New Flyer dealer or New Flyer at 204-934-4876 to arrange replacement of the American Seating remote release belts. Reference recall 10V090 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and New Flyer's remedy says the remote release belts will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on March 10, 2010.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V090?
The safety risk is loss of secure restraint for a mobility device during deceleration. If the belt does not lock, the mobility device can roll forward until the webbing reaches full extension, creating a tip-over risk that can result in injury or death.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V090000 |
|---|---|
| New Flyer customer service | 204-934-4876 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V090 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V090000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →