3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2011-04-14
Description
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 low floor transit buses produced from may 24, 2007, through march 1, 2011 and equipped with teeter lever assemblies. There is insufficient engagement between the teeter lever base and the cam plate.
Consequence
Failure of the teeter lever assembly will cause the rear side exit door to operate improperly. A passenger leaning on or forced against the door could fall through the door and sustain injuries.
Corrective Action
New flyer is working with the manufacturer of the teeter lever assemblies, vapor bus, to repair the affected buses free of charge. Please see vapor bus defect report 11e-010. The safety recall began on april 29, 2011. Owners may contact vapor bus at 1-847-777-6450 or new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4874.
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 .
DEFECT #2 - 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 .
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.