New Flyer D40lf 1996
Model D40lf made in 1996 by New Flyer got 4 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding power train and structure. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and seats.
Model 1996
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 | ||||||||||||||||
07V068000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 01/01/1994 to 12/31/2003 | 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. | |||||||||||||||
SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
96V178009 | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | from 01/01/1996 to 06/25/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 52 | MFR | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | 02/06/1997 | 03/24/1997 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position. two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. the back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is being conducted by isringhausen and will begin during february 1997.note: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 1-204-224-1251, ext. 199 or isringhausen at 616-968-5333, ext. 301. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
98V138000 | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | from 01/01/1996 to 12/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 163 | 06/16/1998 | MFR | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | 06/23/1998 | 06/30/1998 | 571 | 207 | |||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses. a tether strap on the driver's seat was omitted. this does not comply with the strength requirements of fmvss no. 207, seating systems. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The driver seat may not adequately restrain the driver in the event of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The owner will be provided with parts, instructions and repair assistance as required. the owner will install the missing tether straps. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began june 16, 1998.owners who do not receive the parts, detailed instructions or repair assistance 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 safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
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). |
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 | |
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
ITS763 | 11/04/1996 | 50881 | Transfer cutter support bracket. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||||
ITS717 | 08/08/1996 | 50877 | Defroster control knob. *tw | 06/17/1997 |