2005 NEW FLYER D60LF Recalls (6)

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.
Campaign:
06V296000 on 08/07/2006
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
05/31/2004 - 11/29/2005
Affected:
324
Defect:
On certain transit buses equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines, the injector o-ring failures can result in oil being discharged through the valve cover.
Consequence:
A fire can occur.
Correction:
Caterpillar is conducting this recall (please see 06e046) and will repair the engines free of charge. owners may contact carterpillar at 1-800-447-7332, 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:
06V297000 on 08/07/2006
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
05/31/2004 - 11/29/2005
Affected:
324
Defect:
On certain transit buses equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines, the turbocharger compressors are failing and oil can be discharged into the exhaust and external to the turbocharger.
Consequence:
A fire can occur.
Correction:
Caterpillar is conducting this recall (please see 06e047) and will repair the engines free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-7332, 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:
08/31/2002 - 05/30/2007
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> .
Campaign:
17V130000 on 03/02/2017
Component:
Suspension:front
Manufactured:
10/15/2005 - 11/05/2007
Affected:
2,357
Defect:
New flyer industries ltd (new flyer) is recalling certain 2006 l40lfand de60lf transit buses, 2006-2007 c35lf, c40lfr, d35lf, d40lfr, d60lfr, de40lf and de40lfr transit buses, and 2005-2007 c40lf, d40lf, d60lf, de60lfa, ge40lf, 2007 d35lfr, and de60lfr transit buses. these vehicles are equipped with man v8-65l axle beams that may have cracks on the upper and/or lower surface, which, over time can cause the axle beam to fail.
Consequence:
Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams and determine a repair, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on march 10, 2017. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. new flyer's number for this recall is r17-002.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2005 NEW FLYER D60LF TSBs (5)

Bulletin:
ITS-4086
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
New flyer: install alternator support bracket. models include 40ft, 60ft, dsl, and elec low floor. no model years listed. *pe
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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