2009 NEW FLYER D35LFR Recalls (4)

Campaign:
09V367000 on 09/27/2009
Component:
Interior lighting
Manufactured:
07/31/2007 - 06/29/2009
Affected:
1,412
Defect:
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between may 2002 and september 2009 equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. the connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence:
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Correction:
New flyer will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on october2, 2009. owners may contact new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4876.
Notes:
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
10V089000 on 03/08/2010
Component:
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Affected:
1,845
Defect:
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 transit buses. these models have an inspection panel located above the drive shaft in the passenger compartment flooring for easy inspection and removal of the drive shaft. this panel may not be of sufficient strength to prevent foreign matter from entering the passenger compartment in the event of a drive shaft failure.
Consequence:
Failure of the drive shaft access panel to maintain passenger compartment integrity could result in injury or death.
Correction:
Dealers will incorporate an energy absorbing honeycomb material to the underside of the access panel. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on march 10, 2010. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.
Notes:
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
11V237000 on 04/13/2011
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Affected:
1,123
Defect:
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 low floor transit buses produced from may 24, 2007, through march 1, 2011 and equipped with teeter lever assemblies. there is insufficient engagement between the teeter lever base and the cam plate.
Consequence:
Failure of the teeter lever assembly will cause the rear side exit door to operate improperly. a passenger leaning on or forced against the door could fall through the door and sustain injuries.
Correction:
New flyer is working with the manufacturer of the teeter lever assemblies, vapor bus, to repair the affected buses free of charge. please see vapor bus defect report 11e-010. the safety recall began on april 29, 2011. owners may contact vapor bus at 1-847-777-6450 or new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4874.
Notes:
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
12V591000 on 12/17/2012
Component:
Structure
Affected:
2,048
Defect:
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 transit buses, models: c35lf, c40lfr, d35lfr, d40lf, d40lfr, d60lf, d60lfa, d60lfr, de35lfa, de40lf, de40lfa, de40lfr, de60lf, de60lfa, de60lfr, and xde40. the drive shaft access panel may have insufficient strength or be not properly secured to the floor. if the drive shaft fails, debris from the driveshaft failure may enter the passenger compartment through the panel.
Consequence:
If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants.
Correction:
New flyer notification to owners on 01/03/2013. dealers will install a steel plate under the access panel on affected buses, free of charge. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.
Notes:
New flyer's campaign recall number is r12-040.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.

2009 NEW FLYER D35LFR TSBs (6)

Bulletin:
ITS-4024
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
New flyer buses: to remove and replace emp fans on roof. models 40ft; 60ft; dsl; elec; *pe
Bulletin:
TSIB1601
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Rework existing exhaust tube support bracket for updated cummins egr cooler installation
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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