1997 NEW FLYER C40HF Recalls (2)

Campaign:
07V012000 on 01/17/2007
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
12/31/1994 - 12/30/1997
Affected:
1,421
Defect:
On certain transit buses equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts, it is possible for a person to wedge their feet under the solid bar barrier linkage.
Consequence:
While sitting in a wheel chair a person with no shoes and does not have control of their feet, could twist their feet and get it forced under the linkage which could result in an injury.
Correction:
Lift-u is conducting this recall (please see 06e-093). owners will receive a free repair kit along with installation instructions free of charge. owners may contact lift-u at 209-838-2400 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.

Campaign:
07V068000 on 02/26/2007
Component:
Exterior lighting
Manufactured:
12/31/1995 - 12/30/1997
Affected:
1,707
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

1997 NEW FLYER C40HF TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
PMB049
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This parts manual bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the kongsberg brake and accelerator assembly on specifically equipped vehicles.
Bulletin:
SMB178
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This service manual bulletin provides new oem (kongsberg) pm inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles.
Bulletin:
SERVICE INSTRUCT
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Supplier service bulletin sent to customers regarding potential brake caliper issue.

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