5 recalls found. |
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 - 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.
DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Posted on: 2004-03-02
Description
On certain transit buses equipped with a voith transmission, the cooler line can rub on the auxiliary heater exhaust.
Consequence
This could cause a transmission fluid leak. If the fluid leaks onto the hot exhaust system it could result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will modify the transmission cooler hose assembly and add a fitting to promote additional clearance. Owner notification began during february 2004. Owners should contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
Notes
New flyer recall no. Its-2271.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 #4 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO-CHARGER
Posted on: 2005-07-14
Description
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
Consequence
This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - INTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2009-09-28
Description
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between may 2002 and september 2009 equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Corrective Action
New flyer will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on october2, 2009. Owners may contact new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4876.
Notes
Owners 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 .