2000 New Flyer D60 Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 2000 New Flyer D60 problems

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Service brakes, airReported May 3, 2001 · 147 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with arvinmeritor "w-series" air-actuated brake cam rollers. These rollers were installed as original equipment and also sold as replacement parts. The affected brake rollers may fracture if subjected to high application loadings.
Risk: If one or more of the affected brake rollers fracture, proper brake application could be compromised, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect brake rollers and replace them if necessary. Owner notification began may 31, 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 01V059002 · Recall details

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryReported April 30, 2001 · 2,100 vehicles affected

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

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Is the 2000 New Flyer D60 reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2000 New Flyer D60.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 New Flyer D60?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2000 New Flyer D60 have?

2 recalls, covering service brakes, air and electrical system.

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