New Flyer C40lf 2002
Model C40lf made in 2002 by New Flyer got 4 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 2002
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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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V182000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED | from 01/01/2001 to 05/16/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 497 | MFR | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | 05/16/2003 | 05/21/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V068000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 01/01/1996 to 12/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1707 | 03/17/2007 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 02/23/2007 | 02/27/2007 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The standard requires that the deceleration lamp is a solid light rather than a flashing light. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V170000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED | from 04/28/1999 to 04/04/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 356 | 06/30/2002 | ODI | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | 07/01/2002 | 07/16/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain low floor transit buses, the custom wheel paint thickness was out of specification and the wheel paint type changes from a glass state to a rubber state around the brake temperatures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in a loss of wheel nut torque, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | New flyer dealers will replace the wheels, wheel studs, and modify the front air brake circuit to reduce the rear wheel brake temperature. owner notification began june 30, 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 1-204-224-6351. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can 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 | |