Recalls for your 1997 New Flyer C40lf

Recalls for 1997 New Flyer C40lf

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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 - SUSPENSION


Posted on: 2001-05-22
Description
Vehicle description: transit buses.  There could be a casting defect in the left side spring tower.  The spring towers support the vehicle structure, and failure of a tower could cause a sudden shift in the front axle.

Consequence
This condition could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the spring tower.  Owner notification is expected to begin during may 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 #3 - STEERING


Posted on: 2007-06-26
Description
On certain transit buses, the u-joint assemblies have inadequate spline engagement on one of the two end yokes.

Consequence
Excessive play in the steering system could develop and, if not corrected, cause a loss of steering control which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action
The u-joint assembly will be inspected and replaced if necessary.  The recall began on june 10, 2007.  Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4874.

Notes
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.

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.