2001 New Flyer D40LF problems

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

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

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

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

What is wrong

Vehicle description: transit buses. The clamp nuts for the center link tie rods may have been inadequately tightened.

Risk

Inadequately tightened clamp nuts could lead to the tie rods separating from the center link possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

New flyer will will inspect the tie rod end clamp lock nuts to ensure that the nuts are properly tightened. Any damaged tie rods will be replaced. Owner notification began september 17, 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 01V265000 · Recall details

The office of defects investigation opened this preliminary evaluationbased on a fleet report of 3 thermal events allegedlythe result of condensation from the air conditioner's evaporator drain hose shorting electrical connections and various electrical components. The investigation was opened to evaluate and determine the cause of these thermal events. A technical evaluationdetermined that the drain line for the rooftop evaporator unit contacted the ballast inverter for the fluorescent lighting panel and became abraded.the abrasion of the drain lineresulted in low pressure and low volumes of moisture being introduced into the lighting panel resulting in electrical shorts.new flyer decided to conduct a safety recall to correct the problem.the corrective action will be to install an elbow on the air conditioning drain line where it enters the bus interior.this elbow relocates the drain line to provide the needed clearance between the line and lighting components.this remedy resolves the issue under investigation and, therefore, this investigation is closed.

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