1996 NEW FLYER D40LF Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 96V178009 on 03/23/1997
- Component:
- Seats
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1995 - 06/24/1996
- Affected:
- 52
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position. two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications.
- Consequence:
- If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. the back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.
- Notes:
- Owner notification:owner notification is being conducted by isringhausen and will begin during february 1997.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-224-1251, ext. 199 or isringhausen at 616-968-5333, ext. 301. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 98V138000 on 06/29/1998
- Component:
- Seats
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1995 - 12/30/1997
- Affected:
- 163
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: transit buses. a tether strap on the driver's seat was omitted. this does not comply with the strength requirements of fmvss no. 207, seating systems."
- Consequence:
- The driver seat may not adequately restrain the driver in the event of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- The owner will be provided with parts, instructions and repair assistance as required. the owner will install the missing tether straps.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began june 16, 1998.owners who do not receive the parts, detailed instructions or repair assistance within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-224-1251, ext. 351.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 02V112000 on 05/21/2002
- Component:
- Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
- Affected:
- 480
- Defect:
- On certain low floor buses, the power steering hose was incorrectly installed.
- Consequence:
- The hose can leak, creating the risk of an engine fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the hose. owner notification began july 1, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-228-8984.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 07V068000 on 02/26/2007
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1993 - 12/30/2003
- Affected:
- 1,707
- Defect:
- Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps reflective devices, and associated equipment." the flashing deceleration lamps were an optional item for some of these buses.
- Consequence:
- The standard requires that the deceleration lamp is a solid light rather than a flashing light.
- Correction:
- Dealers will rewire the electrical system to remove the flashing function or install a new programmable logic controller (plc) which will make the lamps burn steady free of charge. the recall began on march 5, 2007. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.
- Notes:
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration1s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
1996 NEW FLYER D40LF TSBs (10)
- Bulletin:
- ITS717
- Component:
- 138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
- Summary:
- Defroster control knob. *tw
- Bulletin:
- ITS763
- Component:
- 161000 structure:frame and members
- Summary:
- Transfer cutter support bracket. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 1691A
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Information on relocation of the dual spectrum curbside ir fire sensor for d40lf models. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1525A
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Subject regarding installation of an output wire to control the start up and shut down of the anti-skid system (abs) electronic control unit (ecu) used on d40lf and c40lf models. *tt
- 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:
- ITS-4725
- Component:
- 022000 suspension:rear
- Summary:
- New flyer: information concerning the relocation of the leveling valves in the rear. 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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