1997 NEW FLYER C35LF Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 97V103000 on 06/29/1997
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:headlights
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1996 - 06/18/1997
- Affected:
- 218
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 01V160000 on 05/21/2001
- Component:
- Suspension
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1997 - 12/30/1998
- Affected:
- 978
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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).
- Campaign:
- 02V112000 on 05/21/2002
- Component:
- Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
- Affected:
- 480
- Defect:
- On certain low floor buses, the power steering hose was incorrectly installed.
- Consequence:
- The hose can leak, creating the risk of an engine fire.
- Correction:
- 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).
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