New Flyer D30LF recalls
There are 14 safety recalls on record for the New Flyer D30LF, covering 10,971 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
New Flyer D30LF recalls by model year
All recalls
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
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- On certain transit buses built with cummins isl and isc diesel engines equipped with the cm850 fuel system, the engine high pressure fuel lines, from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail, are prone to failure.
- Risk
- Failure of the line introduces high pressure fuel spray into the engine compartment which can ignite when it comes in contact with a hot surface.
- Remedy
- Cummins will install a fuel line bracket to reduce fuel line stress. A new fuel line will be installed when adding the bracket. Customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels or new flyer at 204‑934‑4876.
Recall number 06V212000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- On certain transit buses, the spot welds which hold the wheelchair ramp hinge assembly together can fail allowing the ramp to separate, when deployed under load, from the bus frame.
- Risk
- Separation of the ramp from the vehicle could result in injury to passengers on the ramp.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add new hardware to the hinges which will make the spot-welding redundant. The recall began on february 15, 2006. Owners may contact new flyer at 1‑204‑934‑4874.
Recall number 06V034000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- On certain transit buses, hydraulic fluid can leak at the flange fitting due to improper installation procedures. Incorrect installation procedures may cause damage to the o-ring of the flange assembly, compromising the sealing capability of the o-ring.
- Risk
- Leaks caused due to damaged o-rings could cause hydraulic fluid to be sprayed onto hot surfaces and ignite.
- Remedy
- New flyer will contact customers with parts and instructions on how to complete this recall. The recall began on august 30, 2005. Owners may contact new flyer at 204‑934‑4874.
Recall number 05V370000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger
- What is wrong
- On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
- Risk
- This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313‑592‑3708 or new flyer at 1‑204‑982‑8400.
Recall number 05V320000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Bracket failure could result in a crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brackets free of charge. The recall began on april 6, 2005. Owners may contact new flyer at 204‑934‑4874.
Recall number 05V116000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
- Risk
- If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Williams controls is handling the replacement of this pedal. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1‑503‑684‑8600 or new flyer at 204‑982‑8181.
Recall number 02V004008 · Recall details
Structure: body: door
- What is wrong
- On certain low floor transit buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels, due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of imperfect bonding and cause separation of the frame and door panel.
- Risk
- Under these conditions, if the panel is separating or has separated, a passenger could fall from the bus onto the roadway, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
- Remedy
- Vapor will notify customers to have their buses inspected and will install mechanical fasteners to attach the skins to the frame elements free of charge. Owner notification began december 10, 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 vapor corporation at 847‑967‑8300 or new flyer at 1‑204‑224‑1251.
Recall number 02V059001 · 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
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
- Risk
- Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced by vanner. New flyer is conducting the owner notification for this campaign. 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 vanner at 1‑800‑227‑6937 or new flyer at 1‑204‑982‑8413.
Recall number 01V033006 · Recall details
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: springs/bags
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit buses. The front axle's spring tower bolts may not have been adequately tightened.
- Risk
- Incorrect bolt torque could lead to a shorter bolt fatigue life and eventual bolt failure.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reinstall the bolts to the correct torque.
Recall number 00V276000 · Recall details
Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with an auxiliary diesel powered heater (proheat bravo model 80). An improperly assembled fuel regulator can allow an excess amount of fuel into the combustion chamber.
- Risk
- This leakage can lead to a potential for flames to escape from the heater exhaust.
- Remedy
- Teleflex canada, the manufacturer of the heater, will inspect and, if necessary, replace all defective regulators.
Recall number 98V141000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit buses. A tether strap on the driver's seat was omitted. This does not comply with the strength requirements of fmvss no. 207, seating systems."
- Risk
- The driver seat may not adequately restrain the driver in the event of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- The owner will be provided with parts, instructions and repair assistance as required. The owner will install the missing tether straps.
Recall number 98V138000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit buses. The daytime running lamp (drl) module can over-heat and shut down after as little as 45 minutes of high beam use. This will cause total headlamp failure of both high and low beam.
- Risk
- If the drl module over-heats and the headlamps go out, there is a significant risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with detailed repair instructions and new drl modules.
Recall number 97V103000 · Recall details
Questions about the New Flyer D30LF recalls
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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the New Flyer D30LF have?
14, covering exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling and equipment adaptive/mobility.
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