Recalls for 2008 New Flyer Ge40lfr

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Posted on: 2011-08-11
Description
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 heavy duty transit buses.  The three retaining bolts for the output flange on the ise propulsion system are subject to fatigue failure.  Failure of the three bolts retaining the output flange to the combination gear box on the ise propulsion system could result in a separation of a portion of the driveshaft, with the output flange attached, from the vehicle.  

Consequence
Separation of the driveshaft and output flange from the vehicle creates the potential for bodily injury of bystanders and/or property damage.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the drive line components and replace the output flange bolts free of charge.  The safety recall began on august 18, 2011.  Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.

Notes
New flyer's safety recall number is r11-017.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.  

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Posted on: 2008-07-08
Description
New flyer is recalling 319 my 2008 c40lf, c40lfr, d35lf, d40lf, d41lf, d61lfr, de41lf, de61lf, e40lfr, ge40lfr, and de41lfr transit buses equipped with parker hannifin (vansco) control modules.  A certain batch of the programmable logic control modules may have a manufacturing defect.  This defect could produce erratic behavior of certain input/output signals to and from the affected module.  This erratic behavior could potentially impact certain functions such as the headlights, brake lights, throttle control, and control of the articulated joint.

Consequence
Failure of the module to properly control the vehicle sub-systems could result in vehicle crash, injury or death.

Corrective Action
The affected modules will be replaced free of charge.  The recall began on july 14, 2008.  Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.

Notes
New flyer recall no.  R08-022.customers may 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.