New Flyer De60lf 2008
Model De60lf made in 2008 by New Flyer got 5 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train. There were some recalls concerningequipment and interior lighting.
Model 2008
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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| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V343000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 02/20/2007 to 12/30/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 145 | 08/15/2010 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 07/22/2010 | 07/28/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008 c40lfr, d40lf and de60lf heavy duty transit buses, as well as model year 2009 de60lfa heavy duty transit buses. the passenger assist grab strap handles have experienced multiple failures in the field. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of a passenger assist grab strap handle could result in a passenger falling and being injured. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the existing passenger assist grab strap handles with an improved product free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V367000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 09/01/2002 to 05/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1412 | 10/02/2009 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 09/24/2009 | 09/28/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | New 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 Summary | A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | New 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 - AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V605000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | V (Vehicle) | 522 | 12/13/2011 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 11/29/2010 | 12/07/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 heavy duty transit buses. the radius rod bracket which attaches the front axle radius rods to the vehicle frame may be missing two of the four required welds. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of a radius rod bracket assembly may result in restricted steering capability increasing the risk of vehicle crash, injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for radius rod brackets and will be replaced with certified product free of charge. the safety recall began on december 13, 2010. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | New flyer safety recall no. r10-028.owners 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V089000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | V (Vehicle) | 1845 | 03/10/2010 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 03/09/2010 | 03/09/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | New 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 Summary | Failure of the drive shaft access panel to maintain passenger compartment integrity could result in injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| ITS-4024 | 07/09/2009 | 10030544 | New flyer buses: to remove and replace emp fans on roof. models 40ft; 60ft; dsl; elec; *pe | 10/21/2009 | |
| 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 | |