New Flyer De40lf 2006
Model De40lf made in 2006 by New Flyer got 2 recalls as well as 10 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and structure.
Model 2006
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V212000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 08/31/2004 to 03/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 798 | 06/22/2006 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 06/14/2006 | 06/14/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain transit buses built with cummins isl and isc diesel engines equipped with the cm850 fuel system, the engine high pressure fuel lines, from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail, are prone to failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the line introduces high pressure fuel spray into the engine compartment which can ignite when it comes in contact with a hot surface. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cummins will install a fuel line bracket to reduce fuel line stress. a new fuel line will be installed when adding the bracket. customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels or new flyer at 204-934-4876. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V591000 | New Flyer Industries Ltd. | V (Vehicle) | 2048 | MFR | New Flyer Industries Ltd. | 12/17/2012 | 12/18/2012 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | New flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 transit buses, models: c35lf, c40lfr, d35lfr, d40lf, d40lfr, d60lf, d60lfa, d60lfr, de35lfa, de40lf, de40lfa, de40lfr, de60lf, de60lfa, de60lfr, and xde40. the drive shaft access panel may have insufficient strength or be not properly secured to the floor. if the drive shaft fails, debris from the driveshaft failure may enter the passenger compartment through the panel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | New flyer will notify the owners, and dealers will install a steel plate under the access panel on affected buses, free of charge. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | New flyer's campaign recall number is r12-040.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| ITS-4417 | 09/01/1999 | 10035044 | New flyer: rework def tank. apply sealant on def line connections. models 40ft; dsl; elec. no model years listed. *pe | 02/09/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| ITS-4417 | 09/01/1999 | 10035044 | New flyer: rework def tank. apply sealant on def line connections. models 40ft; dsl; elec. no model years listed. *pe | 02/09/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| ITS-4436 | 02/09/2011 | 10035084 | New 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. *pe | 02/09/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| ITS-4436 | 02/09/2011 | 10035084 | New 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. *pe | 02/09/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| ITS-4417 | 09/01/1999 | 10035044 | New flyer: rework def tank. apply sealant on def line connections. models 40ft; dsl; elec. no model years listed. *pe | 02/09/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| ITS-4417 | 09/01/1999 | 10035044 | New flyer: rework def tank. apply sealant on def line connections. models 40ft; dsl; elec. no model years listed. *pe | 02/09/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| ITS-4423 | 02/01/2011 | 10035045 | New flyer: remove and replace zf transmission breather hose to provide better drip loop. models 35ft, 40ft, dsl. no model years listed. *pe | 02/09/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| ITS-4433 | 02/01/2011 | 10035064 | New flyer: remove steering gears and add plastic slider plates. models 40ft, 60ft, dsl, elec. *pe | 02/09/2011 | |
| ITS-4408 | 02/01/2011 | 10035024 | New flyer: inspect and retorque steering gear box hardware. models 40oft; dsl; elec; low floor. no model years listed. *pe | 02/09/2011 | |