3 recalls found. |
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 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Posted on: 2012-10-23
Description
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2010 ge35lfr and ge40lfr transit buses, equipped with ricon 3-minute urban transit bus egress window sets. The composition of the material used to cast the handle that opens the egress window is incorrect, resulting in a reduction in material strength. The handle(s) on the emergency egress passenger windows may break before the window latch is released.
Consequence
In the event the egress window fails during an actual emergency situation, passengers may be trapped in the vehicle placing them at risk of injury.
Corrective Action
New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the handles free of charge. The recall began on november 1, 2012. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400 for more information.
Notes
New flyer's campaign recall number is r12-030. 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.
DEFECT #3 - SEATS
Posted on: 2016-01-26
Description
New flyer industries, ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 new flyer md30, 2012 c35lfr, 2010-2011 d35lfr, nabi 35lfw, 2011 d40lfr, 2010-2012 d60lfr and nabi 31lfw, 2010 c40lf, de35lf, d40lf, de40lfa, de60lfa, ge35lfr and ge40lf, 2009 de60lf and ge40lfr, 2010-2013 c40lfr, de60lfr, nabi 416 and nabi 60brt, 2010-2015 xd35, xde40, nabi 40lfw and 42brt, 2011-2015 xd40 and xn40, 2013-2015 xd60, xde60 and xn35, 2010-2014 xde35, 2013 xe40, 2012-2015 xn60, equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats. The affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.
Consequence
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the j-bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
New flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. Recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. The recall began on february 4, 2016. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706, or recaro customer service at 1-800-873-2276. New flyer's number for this recall is r16-001.
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.