New Flyer De60lf 2004

Model De60lf made in 2004 by New Flyer got 6 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment and power train. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment adaptive.

Model 2004

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
06V296000NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTDfrom 04/01/2004 to 12/31/2004V (Vehicle)324ODINEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD08/01/200608/08/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain transit buses equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines, the injector o-ring failures can result in oil being discharged through the valve cover.
Consequence SummaryA fire can occur.
Corrective SummaryCaterpillar is conducting this recall (please see 06e046) and will repair the engines free of charge. owners may contact carterpillar at 1-800-447-7332, or new flyer at 204-934-4876.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
06V297000NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTDfrom 06/01/2004 to 11/30/2005V (Vehicle)324ODINEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD08/08/200608/08/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain transit buses equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines, the turbocharger compressors are failing and oil can be discharged into the exhaust and external to the turbocharger.
Consequence SummaryA fire can occur.
Corrective SummaryCaterpillar is conducting this recall (please see 06e047) and will repair the engines free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-7332, or new flyer at 204-934-4876.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
06V034000NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTDfrom 10/01/2004 to 08/31/2005V (Vehicle)68202/15/2006MFRNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD02/07/200602/09/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain transit buses, the spot welds which hold the wheelchair ramp hinge assembly together can fail allowing the ramp to separate, when deployed under load, from the bus frame.
Consequence SummarySeparation of the ramp from the vehicle could result in injury to passengers on the ramp.
Corrective SummaryDealers will add new hardware to the hinges which will make the spot-welding redundant. the recall began on february 15, 2006. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4874.
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.
INTERIOR LIGHTING
09V367000NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTDfrom 09/01/2002 to 05/31/2007V (Vehicle)141210/02/2009MFRNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD09/24/200909/28/2009
Defect SummaryNew flyer is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between may 2002 and september 2009 equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. the connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence SummaryA short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Corrective SummaryNew flyer will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on october2, 2009. owners may contact new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4876.
NotesOwners 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 .
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
10V089000NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD V (Vehicle)184503/10/2010MFRNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD03/09/201003/09/2010
Defect SummaryNew flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 transit buses. these models have an inspection panel located above the drive shaft in the passenger compartment flooring for easy inspection and removal of the drive shaft. this panel may not be of sufficient strength to prevent foreign matter from entering the passenger compartment in the event of a drive shaft failure.
Consequence SummaryFailure of the drive shaft access panel to maintain passenger compartment integrity could result in injury or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers will incorporate an energy absorbing honeycomb material to the underside of the access panel. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on march 10, 2010. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.
NotesOwners 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 .
STRUCTURE
12V591000New Flyer Industries Ltd. V (Vehicle)2048MFRNew Flyer Industries Ltd.12/17/201212/18/2012
Defect SummaryNew 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 SummaryIf debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants.
Corrective SummaryNew 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.
NotesNew 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
ITS-403407/09/200910030546New flyer buses: remove and replace hvac module display unit. this effects specifically equipped models of 2002 and 2004 de60lf and 2004 d60lf buses. *pe10/21/2009
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ITS-404707/09/200910030547New flyer buses: install adapter cup stanchion (nf pn: 379052) onto existing wheelchair barrier and connect to the vertical stanchion. trim vertical stanchion as required to fit into the cup. this effects specifically equipped models of 210/21/2009
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SMB-11109/16/201110041671New flyer: service manual regarding changes of installation on output yoke of allison transmission. *pe10/24/2011
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ITS-404707/09/200910030547New flyer buses: install adapter cup stanchion (nf pn: 379052) onto existing wheelchair barrier and connect to the vertical stanchion. trim vertical stanchion as required to fit into the cup. this effects specifically equipped models of 210/21/2009