2017 NEW FLYER XDE35 Recalls (4)

Campaign:
17V539000 on 08/31/2017
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
05/01/2017 - 06/11/2017
Affected:
214
Defect:
New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 md30, 2016 md35, 2017 xd35, xd60, xde35, xde40, xde60, xn35 and 2016-2017 xd40 and xn40 transit buses, equipped with certain recaro commercial bus driver seats (models ergo r, ergo d, am71, am72 and am80). the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
Consequence:
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Correction:
New flyer has notified owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckle housings, free of charge. the recall began september 15, 2017. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. new flyers' number for this recall is r17-017.
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.

Campaign:
17V539000 on 08/31/2017
Component:
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Manufactured:
05/01/2017 - 06/11/2017
Affected:
214
Defect:
New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2015-2016 md30, 2016 md35, 2017 xd35, xd60, xde35, xde40, xde60, xn35 and 2016-2017 xd40 and xn40 transit buses, equipped with certain recaro commercial bus driver seats (models ergo r, ergo d, am71, am72 and am80). the seat belt buckle may be stuck in the locked position, preventing the seat belt tongue from being able to be inserted and locked.
Consequence:
If the seat belt cannot be latched, the bus may be operated without the seat belt being used, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Correction:
New flyer has notified owners and work with the supplier to replace the buckle housings, free of charge. the recall began september 15, 2017. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. new flyers' number for this recall is r17-017.
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.

Campaign:
18V155000 on 03/08/2018
Component:
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured:
03/09/2017 - 08/13/2017
Affected:
979
Defect:
New flyer of america inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 xde40 and xde60 and 2017 xde35 heavy duty urban transit buses. the plastic end-caps of the drive shaft slip yoke may crack and fail.
Consequence:
Failure of the drive shaft end-caps would result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft slip yoke, replacing any drive shaft that has plastic end-caps on the slip yoke, free of charge. the recall began on march 22, 2018. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. new flyer's number for this recall is r18-002.
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.

Campaign:
18V615000 on 09/17/2018
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
03/27/2017 - 06/25/2017
Affected:
386
Defect:
New flyer of america inc. (new flyer) is recalling certain 2016-2018 new flyer xde60, xde40, and 2017 xde35 transit buses, equipped with certain allison transmission hybrid drive units. the pressure switches on these drive units may fail, possibly resulting in a loss of drive.
Consequence:
A loss of drive can disable the vehicle unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
New flyer will notify owners, and allison transmission service centers will replace the c1 and c2 pressure switches, free of charge. the recall began on september 25, 2018. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. new flyer's number for this recall is r18-014.
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.

2017 NEW FLYER XDE35 TSBs (11)

Bulletin:
ITS6602
Component:
072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
This maintenance instruction describes how to remove and replace fuel fitting
Bulletin:
PMB048
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This parts manual bulletin provides information on the part numbers of the engine lift brackets
Bulletin:
SMB173
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This bulletin provides pm inspection requirements for the k-menber on the fuel tank support structure
Bulletin:
SMB176
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This service manual bulletin provides new information on how to check for proper chain tension, as measured by the chain deflection, while performing the ramp mechanism initial adjustments. this bulletin only applies to vehicles with new fl
Bulletin:
ITS6703
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This maintenance instruction describes how to update voltage equalizer programming.
Bulletin:
SMB177
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This service manual bulletin provides new inspection and replacement requirements for the coolant hoses located above the sds enclosure on specifically equipped buses.
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:
ITS6754
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
This maintenance instruction decribes how to update battery equalizer programming.
Bulletin:
SMB170
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This service manual bulletin provides a correction for the information regarding the replacement of the def tank suction filter.

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