New Flyer De40lf 2004

Model De40lf made in 2004 by New Flyer got 1 recall as well as 10 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
05V116000NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTDfrom 04/01/2004 to 02/28/2005V (Vehicle)17804/06/2005MFRNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD03/25/200503/29/2005
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryBracket failure could result in a crash without prior warning.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the brackets free of charge. the recall began on april 6, 2005. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
ITS-441709/01/199910035044New flyer: rework def tank. apply sealant on def line connections. models 40ft; dsl; elec. no model years listed. *pe02/09/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
ITS-441709/01/199910035044New flyer: rework def tank. apply sealant on def line connections. models 40ft; dsl; elec. no model years listed. *pe02/09/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
ITS-443602/09/201110035084New flyer: inspect exhaust tube for leak and alignment. remove and replace flex connector as required. models 40ft, 60ft, dsl, cng, elec. no model years listed. *pe02/09/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ITS-443602/09/201110035084New flyer: inspect exhaust tube for leak and alignment. remove and replace flex connector as required. models 40ft, 60ft, dsl, cng, elec. no model years listed. *pe02/09/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
ITS-441709/01/199910035044New flyer: rework def tank. apply sealant on def line connections. models 40ft; dsl; elec. no model years listed. *pe02/09/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
ITS-441709/01/199910035044New flyer: rework def tank. apply sealant on def line connections. models 40ft; dsl; elec. no model years listed. *pe02/09/2011
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
ITS-442302/01/201110035045New flyer: remove and replace zf transmission breather hose to provide better drip loop. models 35ft, 40ft, dsl. no model years listed. *pe02/09/2011
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SMB-11109/16/201110041671New flyer: service manual regarding changes of installation on output yoke of allison transmission. *pe10/24/2011
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
ITS-443302/01/201110035064New flyer: remove steering gears and add plastic slider plates. models 40ft, 60ft, dsl, elec. *pe02/09/2011
ITS-440802/01/201110035024New flyer: inspect and retorque steering gear box hardware. models 40oft; dsl; elec; low floor. no model years listed. *pe02/09/2011