5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 1997-06-30
Description
Vehicle description: transit buses. The daytime running lamp (drl) module can over-heat and shut down after as little as 45 minutes of high beam use. This will cause total headlamp failure of both high and low beam.
Consequence
If the drl module over-heats and the headlamps go out, there is a significant risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with detailed repair instructions and new drl modules.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification began during june 1997. Owners who do not receive the detailed repair instructions and free replacement modules 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 safetyhotline 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.
DEFECT #5 - 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.