New Flyer C35lf 1997
Model C35lf made in 1997 by New Flyer got 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and steering.
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V103000 | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | from 01/01/1997 to 06/19/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 218 | 06/19/1997 | MFR | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | 06/20/1997 | 06/30/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the drl module over-heats and the headlamps go out, there is a significant risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with detailed repair instructions and new drl modules. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification began during june 1997. owners who do not receive the detailed repair instructions and free replacement modules within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-224-1251, ext. 351.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V112000 | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 480 | 07/01/2002 | ODI | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | 05/22/2002 | 05/22/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain low floor buses, the power steering hose was incorrectly installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The hose can leak, creating the risk of an engine fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V160000 | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | from 06/01/1997 to 12/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 978 | 05/28/2001 | MFR | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | 05/22/2001 | 05/22/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could lead to loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SMB-111 | 09/16/2011 | 10041671 | New flyer: service manual regarding changes of installation on output yoke of allison transmission. *pe | 10/24/2011 | |