2005 NEW FLYER DE60LF Recall

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 DE60LF 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.