New Flyer C35lf 2001

Model C35lf made in 2001 by New Flyer got 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and exterior lighting.

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
03V182000NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITEDfrom 01/01/2001 to 05/16/2003V (Vehicle)497MFRNEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.05/16/200305/21/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain transit buses equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.
Consequence SummaryIf this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. 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 cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or new flyer at 204-934-4882.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
07V068000NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTDfrom 01/01/2001 to 12/31/2002V (Vehicle)170703/17/2007MFRNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD02/23/200702/27/2007571108
Defect SummaryCertain 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.
Consequence SummaryThe standard requires that the deceleration lamp is a solid light rather than a flashing light.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration1s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
02V112000NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. V (Vehicle)48007/01/2002ODINEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.05/22/200205/22/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain low floor buses, the power steering hose was incorrectly installed.
Consequence SummaryThe hose can leak, creating the risk of an engine fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
01V265000NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.from 07/01/1998 to 07/31/2001V (Vehicle)155209/17/2001MFRNEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.08/22/200109/04/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: transit buses. the clamp nuts for the center link tie rods may have been inadequately tightened.
Consequence SummaryInadequately tightened clamp nuts could lead to the tie rods separating from the center link possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryNew 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
02V004008NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.from 05/01/2001 to 10/31/2001V (Vehicle)1107MFRNEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.05/16/200205/21/2002
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryIf the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryWilliams 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SMB-11109/16/201110041671New flyer: service manual regarding changes of installation on output yoke of allison transmission. *pe10/24/2011