This is in regards to the shoulder harnesses in pierce transit buses, lakewood, washington 98499. The shoulder harness is a 2 part seat belt. During driving conditions, the shoulder harness locks up randomly, and prevents the safe operation of the bus. Many bus drivers in washington state do not wear the shoulder harness part due to the injuries many drivers has sustained when worn. Ussc seat manufacturer's develop and install these harnesses directly on the seats. There are 4 major bus companies with these seats and the same malfunctions. The cost to repair them is more than the companies want to spend. Therefore buses with faulty equiptment are on the road daily. Passengers and fellow drivers are at serious risk. Police and wsp will not enforce the seat belt law and force the companies to fix this lethal problem. Please investigate and force compliance upon the companies, and the manufacturer.
The worst 1997 New Flyer C40LF problems
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- Seat belts1
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- Seat belts1
Recalls 4
Steering
- What is wrong
- On certain transit buses, the u-joint assemblies have inadequate spline engagement on one of the two end yokes.
- Risk
- Excessive play in the steering system could develop and, if not corrected, cause a loss of steering control which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- The u-joint assembly will be inspected and replaced if necessary. The recall began on june 10, 2007. Owners may contact new flyer at 1‑204‑934‑4874.
Recall number 07V268000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The standard requires that the deceleration lamp is a solid light rather than a flashing light.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 07V068000 · Recall details
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- On certain low floor buses, the power steering hose was incorrectly installed.
- Risk
- The hose can leak, creating the risk of an engine fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 02V112000 · Recall details
Suspension
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit buses. There could be a casting defect in the left side spring tower. The spring towers support the vehicle structure, and failure of a tower could cause a sudden shift in the front axle.
- Risk
- This condition could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the spring tower. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 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.
Recall number 01V160000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 New Flyer C40LF 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Service Manual Bulletin
- Technical Service Information Bulletin describing changes to the Cummins ISLG, L9N, ISB6.7G and B6.7N...
- This Parts Manual Bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the Kongsberg...
- This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation...
- Subject regarding installation of an output wire to control the start up and shut down of the anti-skid...
- Subject regarding additional newflyer service manual maintenance instructions for servicing the hydraulic...
- Some C40LF coaches using the meritor lf axle set up, may have a brake line connected incorrectly to the...
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Is the 1997 New Flyer C40LF reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 New Flyer C40LF, close to a typical C40LF model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 New Flyer C40LF?
Seat belts, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 New Flyer C40LF have?
4 recalls, covering steering, exterior lighting and suspension.
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