2005 NEW FLYER C35LF Recalls (2)

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:
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.

2005 NEW FLYER C35LF 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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