2010 NEW FLYER D35LF Recall

Campaign:: 11V237000 on 04/13/2011
Component:: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Affected:: 1,123
Defect:: New flyer is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 low floor transit buses produced from may 24, 2007, through march 1, 2011 and equipped with teeter lever assemblies. there is insufficient engagement between the teeter lever base and the cam plate.
Consequence:: Failure of the teeter lever assembly will cause the rear side exit door to operate improperly. a passenger leaning on or forced against the door could fall through the door and sustain injuries.
Correction:: New flyer is working with the manufacturer of the teeter lever assemblies, vapor bus, to repair the affected buses free of charge. please see vapor bus defect report 11e-010. the safety recall began on april 29, 2011. owners may contact vapor bus at 1-847-777-6450 or new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4874.
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> .

2010 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.