2004 NEW FLYER D35LF Recalls (6)

Campaign:
05V100000 on 03/15/2005
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:
10/31/2002 - 02/04/2005
Affected:
28
Defect:
On certain transit buses equipped with webasto heaters, the burner tubes are made of material that does not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Consequence:
Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the suspected defective parts free of charge. the recall began on march 15, 2005. owners may contact new flyer at customer services at 204-934-4874.
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:
05V116000 on 03/28/2005
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
03/31/2004 - 02/27/2005
Affected:
178
Defect:
On certain transit buses equipped with meritor front axle assemblies, a weld is missing on the radius rod attachment bracketand the bracket may fatigue and fail while in use.
Consequence:
Bracket failure could result in a crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the brackets free of charge. the recall began on april 6, 2005. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.
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:
05V370000 on 08/28/2005
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Manufactured:
08/31/2004 - 07/30/2005
Affected:
665
Defect:
On certain transit buses, hydraulic fluid can leak at the flange fitting due to improper installation procedures. incorrect installation procedures may cause damage to the o-ring of the flange assembly, compromising the sealing capability of the o-ring.
Consequence:
Leaks caused due to damaged o-rings could cause hydraulic fluid to be sprayed onto hot surfaces and ignite.
Correction:
New flyer will contact customers with parts and instructions on how to complete this recall. the recall began on august 30, 2005. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.
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:
06V034000 on 02/08/2006
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
09/30/2004 - 08/30/2005
Affected:
682
Defect:
On certain transit buses, the spot welds which hold the wheelchair ramp hinge assembly together can fail allowing the ramp to separate, when deployed under load, from the bus frame.
Consequence:
Separation of the ramp from the vehicle could result in injury to passengers on the ramp.
Correction:
Dealers will add new hardware to the hinges which will make the spot-welding redundant. the recall began on february 15, 2006. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4874.
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:
06V212000 on 06/13/2006
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
07/31/2003 - 03/30/2006
Affected:
798
Defect:
On certain transit buses built with cummins isl and isc diesel engines equipped with the cm850 fuel system, the engine high pressure fuel lines, from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail, are prone to failure.
Consequence:
Failure of the line introduces high pressure fuel spray into the engine compartment which can ignite when it comes in contact with a hot surface.
Correction:
Cummins will install a fuel line bracket to reduce fuel line stress. a new fuel line will be installed when adding the bracket. customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels 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:
09V367000 on 09/27/2009
Component:
Interior lighting
Manufactured:
05/31/2003 - 07/30/2006
Affected:
1,412
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2004 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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