Recalls for your 1996 New Flyer D40lf

Recalls for 1996 New Flyer D40lf

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DEFECT #1 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS


Posted on: 2002-05-22
Description
On certain low floor buses, the power steering hose was incorrectly installed.

Consequence
The hose can leak, creating the risk of an engine fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the hose.  Owner notification began july 1, 2002.  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 1-204-228-8984.

Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - SEATS


Posted on: 1997-03-24
Description
Vehicle description: buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position.  Two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications.

Consequence
If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail.  The back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle.

Corrective Action
Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall.  Dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.

Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is being conducted by isringhausen and will begin during february 1997.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, ext.  199 or isringhausen at 616-968-5333, ext.  301.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #3 - SEATS


Posted on: 1998-06-30
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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).

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.