3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2006-08-08
Description
On certain transit buses equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines, the injector o-ring failures can result in oil being discharged through the valve cover.
Consequence
A fire can occur.
Corrective Action
Caterpillar is conducting this recall (please see 06e046) and will repair the engines free of charge. Owners may contact carterpillar at 1-800-447-7332, or new flyer at 204-934-4876.
Notes
Customers 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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2006-08-08
Description
On certain transit buses equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines, the turbocharger compressors are failing and oil can be discharged into the exhaust and external to the turbocharger.
Consequence
A fire can occur.
Corrective Action
Caterpillar is conducting this recall (please see 06e047) and will repair the engines free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-7332, or new flyer at 204-934-4876.
Notes
Customers 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 #3 - SUSPENSION:FRONT
Posted on: 2017-03-03
Description
New flyer industries ltd (new flyer) is recalling certain 2006 l40lfand de60lf transit buses, 2006-2007 c35lf, c40lfr, d35lf, d40lfr, d60lfr, de40lf and de40lfr transit buses, and 2005-2007 c40lf, d40lf, d60lf, de60lfa, ge40lf, 2007 d35lfr, and de60lfr transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with man v8-65l axle beams that may have cracks on the upper and/or lower surface, which, over time can cause the axle beam to fail.
Consequence
Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams and determine a repair, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on march 10, 2017. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New flyer's number for this recall is r17-002.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.