2001 NEW FLYER D40LF Recalls (5)

Campaign:
01V265000 on 09/03/2001
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
06/30/1998 - 07/30/2001
Affected:
1,552
Defect:
Vehicle description: transit buses. the clamp nuts for the center link tie rods may have been inadequately tightened.
Consequence:
Inadequately tightened clamp nuts could lead to the tie rods separating from the center link possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
New flyer will will inspect the tie rod end clamp lock nuts to ensure that the nuts are properly tightened. any damaged tie rods will be replaced. owner notification began september 17, 2001. 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 1-204-982-8181.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
02V004008 on 05/20/2002
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
04/30/2001 - 10/30/2001
Affected:
1,107
Defect:
On certain buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Consequence:
If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Williams controls is handling the replacement of this pedal. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1-503-684-8600 or new flyer at 204-982-8181.
Notes:
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:
05V320000 on 07/13/2005
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo-charger
Affected:
321
Defect:
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
Consequence:
This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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.

2001 NEW FLYER D40LF TSBs (8)

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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