2014 NEW FLYER XN35 Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 14V087000 on 03/04/2014
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/2013 - 12/30/2013
- Affected:
- 2,139
- Defect:
- New flyer industries canada ulc (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009 c35lf and l40lfr, model year 2009-2012 c35lfr, model year 2008-2013 c40lf and c40lfr, model year 2013 xn35, model year 2011-2013 xn40 and model year 2012-2013 xn60 transit buses equipped with certain cummins westport model isl g engines. in the affected vehicles, condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
- Consequence:
- The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
- Correction:
- New flyer will notify owners, and authorized cummins inc. and cummins wesport inc. facilities will upload a new ecm calibration, free of charge. the recall began on march 21, 2014. customers may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876 or cummins inc. at 1-800-343-7357. new flyer's number associated with this recall is r14-006.
- Notes:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 14V532000 on 09/03/2014
- Component:
- Service brakes, air
- Manufactured:
- 09/25/2013 - 04/24/2014
- Affected:
- 731
- Defect:
- New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 xd35, xde35, xe40, and 2013-2014 xd40, xd60, xde40, xde60, xn35, xn40, and xn60 transit buses. during installation, the brake pedal mounting plate may have been clamped between the brake pedal assembly and the brake valve actuator (bva) resulting in a misalignment and binding of the internal piston in the bva.
- Consequence:
- The binding of the piston may result in increased resistance while applying the brakes and the potential for brake drag once the brake pedal is released. these conditions increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- New flyer will notify owners and will replace the brake pedal mounting plate and the brake valve actuator (bva), free of charge. the recall began on september 15, 2014. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876. new flyer's number for this recall is r14-019.
- Notes:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 15V292000 on 05/17/2015
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine
- Manufactured:
- 10/08/2013 - 03/24/2015
- Affected:
- 2,956
- Defect:
- New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 c35lfr, 2008-2013 c40lf, 2008-2013 c40lfr, 2009 l40lfr, 2009 c35lf, 2013-2014 xn35, 2011-2014 xn40, and 2012-2014 xn60 buses, equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
- Consequence:
- If the engine oil comes into contact with hot surfaces, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Correction:
- Cummins will notify owners on behalf of new flyer, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 25, 2015. owners may contact new flyer customer service at (204) 224-6706. new flyer's number for this recall is r15-007.
- Notes:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 15V562000 on 09/03/2015
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
- Manufactured:
- 11/20/2014 - 04/14/2015
- Affected:
- 432
- Defect:
- New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 new flyer xde40 and xd40, 2014 xd60, xn35 and xn60, 2015 xde35, and 2013-2015 xn40 transit buses. the affected vehicles may be equipped with an improperly torqued front axle center link retaining clamp on the tie rod. as a result, the tie rod may disconnect, causing a loss of steering.
- Consequence:
- A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that the center link retaining clamp is properly torqued. any components displaying play or movement will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on october 1, 2015. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. new flyer's number for this recall is r15-015.
- Notes:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 16V038000 on 01/25/2016
- Component:
- Seats
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/2012 - 12/30/2015
- Affected:
- 4,848
- Defect:
- New flyer industries, ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 new flyer md30, 2012 c35lfr, 2010-2011 d35lfr, nabi 35lfw, 2011 d40lfr, 2010-2012 d60lfr and nabi 31lfw, 2010 c40lf, de35lf, d40lf, de40lfa, de60lfa, ge35lfr and ge40lf, 2009 de60lf and ge40lfr, 2010-2013 c40lfr, de60lfr, nabi 416 and nabi 60brt, 2010-2015 xd35, xde40, nabi 40lfw and 42brt, 2011-2015 xd40 and xn40, 2013-2015 xd60, xde60 and xn35, 2010-2014 xde35, 2013 xe40, 2012-2015 xn60, equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats. the affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.
- Consequence:
- If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the j-bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Correction:
- New flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. the recall began on february 4, 2016. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706, or recaro customer service at 1-800-873-2276. new flyer's number for this recall is r16-001.
- Notes:
- 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.
2014 NEW FLYER XN35 TSBs (11)
- Bulletin:
- ITS6216
- Component:
- 138110 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:blower
- Summary:
- Technical instruction to remove and replace defroster heater blower resistor.
- Bulletin:
- ITS5909
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Technical instruction to add emp radiator ground straps.
- Bulletin:
- SMB169
- Component:
- 091130 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
- Summary:
- This service manual bulletin provides a procedure for venting the tanks when the solenoid valve is stuck closed or not operating, and a procedure for the installation of the solenoid valve on the cng tank.
- Bulletin:
- PMB048
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- This parts manual bulletin provides information on the part numbers of the engine lift brackets
- Bulletin:
- SMB173
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- This bulletin provides pm inspection requirements for the k-menber on the fuel tank support structure
- Bulletin:
- SMB176
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This service manual bulletin provides new information on how to check for proper chain tension, as measured by the chain deflection, while performing the ramp mechanism initial adjustments. this bulletin only applies to vehicles with new fl
- Bulletin:
- SMB177
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This service manual bulletin provides new inspection and replacement requirements for the coolant hoses located above the sds enclosure on specifically equipped buses.
- 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:
- ITS6745
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- This maintenance instruction decribes how to replace the surge tank low coolant level sensor.
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