4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2001-03-21
Description
Vehicle description: transit buses. Five (5) front radius rods installed in these buses have failed.
Consequence
A failure of a front radius rod could cause a shift in the front axle, possibly resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the radius rod. Owner notification began march 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8181.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 1997-11-07
Description
The brake release timing does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: premature brake wear could cause increased stopping distances increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with parts, instructions and assistance in restoring the brake timing to fmvss 121 requirements.
Notes
System: brakes; air systems.vehicle description: transit buses.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-224-1251. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Posted on: 1996-01-02
Description
The brake release timing does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: premature brake wear could cause increased stopping distances increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with parts, instructions and assistance in restoring the brake timing to fmvss 121 requirements.
Notes
System: brakes; air systems.vehicle description: transit buses.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-224-1251. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2007-02-27
Description
Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps reflective devices, and associated equipment. The flashing deceleration lamps were an optional item for some of these buses.
Consequence
The standard requires that the deceleration lamp is a solid light rather than a flashing light.
Corrective Action
Dealers will rewire the electrical system to remove the flashing function or install a new programmable logic controller (plc) which will make the lamps burn steady free of charge. The recall began on march 5, 2007. Owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration1s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.