2005 NEW FLYER D40LFR Recall

Campaign:: 08V586000 on 11/06/2008
Component:: Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured:: 02/26/2006 - 09/18/2006
Affected:: 1,001
Defect:: New flyer is recalling 1,001 my 2004-2007 d40lf, my 2005 d40lfr, and my 2007-2008 d60lfr transit buses equipped with ce niehoff c701a or c703a alternators. failure of the forward alternator bearing may result in a drop and seizure of the rotating alternator shaft and pulley. once the pulley is stationary, the alternator drive belt continues to pass over the pulley creating high quantities of belt dust.
Consequence:: Due to the very high internal temperatures created at the bearing during shaft seizure, the belt dust may ignite, resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Correction:: To increase the potential longevity of the alternator bearings, dealers will incorporate a lower tension belt tensioner and a narrower belt. to prevent thermal ignition in the event of a bearing failure, a lighter duty, narrower belt will shred rather than continue to run over the stationary pulley. the recall began on november 17, 2008. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4803.
Notes:: New flyer recall no. r08-016.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.

2005 NEW FLYER D40LFR 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.