1997 NEW FLYER D35LF Recalls (4)
- 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).
- Campaign:
- 07V068000 on 02/26/2007
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1994 - 12/30/2002
- 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 D35LF TSBs (4)
- 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.
- Bulletin:
- SMB180
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- This service manual bulletin provides updated preventive maintenace interval for the crankcase breather tube element on buses equipped with a cummins diesel isl 07 or isl 09 engine.
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