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2005 New Flyer D60LF problems

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Recalls
6
Service bulletins
4

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Suspension: frontReported March 1, 2017 · 2,357 vehicles affected
What is wrong
New Flyer Industries Ltd (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2006 L40LFand DE60LF transit buses, 2006-2007 C35LF, C40LFR, D35LF, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE40LF and DE40LFR transit buses, and 2005-2007 C40LF, D40LF, D60LF, DE60LFA, GE40LF, 2007 D35LFR, and DE60LFR transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with MAN V8-65L axle beams that may have cracks on the upper and/or lower surface, which, over time can cause the axle beam to fail.
Risk
Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams and determine a repair, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R17-002.

Recall number 17V130000 · Recall details

Interior lightingReported September 24, 2009 · 1,412 vehicles affected
What is wrong
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between may 2002 and september 2009 equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Risk
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy
New flyer will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on october2, 2009. Owners may contact new flyer customer services at 1‑204‑934‑4876.

Recall number 09V367000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engine: dieselReported August 8, 2006 · 324 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain transit buses equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines, the turbocharger compressors are failing and oil can be discharged into the exhaust and external to the turbocharger.
Risk
A fire can occur.
Remedy
Caterpillar is conducting this recall (please see 06e047) and will repair the engines free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1‑800‑447‑7332, or new flyer at 204‑934‑4876.

Recall number 06V297000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engine: dieselReported August 1, 2006 · 324 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain transit buses equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines, the injector o-ring failures can result in oil being discharged through the valve cover.
Risk
A fire can occur.
Remedy
Caterpillar is conducting this recall (please see 06e046) and will repair the engines free of charge. Owners may contact carterpillar at 1‑800‑447‑7332, or new flyer at 204‑934‑4876.

Recall number 06V296000 · Recall details

Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported February 7, 2006 · 682 vehicles affected
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

Steering: linkages: tie rod assemblyReported March 25, 2005 · 178 vehicles affected
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

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6 recalls, covering suspension, interior lighting and engine and engine cooling.

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