2004 NEW FLYER DE40LF Recall

Campaign:
05V116000 on 03/28/2005
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
03/31/2004 - 02/27/2005
Affected:
178
Defect:
On certain transit buses equipped with meritor front axle assemblies, a weld is missing on the radius rod attachment bracketand the bracket may fatigue and fail while in use.
Consequence:
Bracket failure could result in a crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the brackets free of charge. the recall began on april 6, 2005. owners may contact new flyer at 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.

2004 NEW FLYER DE40LF TSBs (9)

Bulletin:
ITS-4408
Component:
013000 steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Summary:
New flyer: inspect and retorque steering gear box hardware. models 40oft; dsl; elec; low floor. no model years listed. *pe updated 10/24/11. *pe
Bulletin:
ITS-4417
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
New flyer: rework def tank. apply sealant on def line connections. models 40ft; dsl; elec. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
ITS-4423
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
New flyer: remove and replace zf transmission breather hose to provide better drip loop. models 35ft, 40ft, dsl. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
ITS-4433
Component:
013000 steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Summary:
New flyer: remove steering gears and add plastic slider plates. models 40ft, 60ft, dsl, elec. *pe
Bulletin:
ITS-4436
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
New flyer: inspect exhaust tube for leak and alignment. remove and replace flex connector as required. models 40ft, 60ft, dsl, cng, elec. 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.

Home | Privacy