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1988 NEW FLYER D60HF

1 recalls — 0 complaints — 6 TSBs

07V012000 Jan 18, 2007
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON TO WEDGE THEIR FEET UNDER THE SOLID BAR BARRIER LINKAGE.
Consequence
WHILE SITTING IN A WHEEL CHAIR A PERSON WITH NO SHOES AND DOES NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR FEET, COULD TWIST THEIR FEET AND GET IT FORCED UNDER THE LINKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY.
Remedy
LIFT-U IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E-093). OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LIFT-U AT 209-838-2400 OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876.
1,421 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1988 NEW FLYER D60HF

6 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
PMB049 Jan 5, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Parts Manual Bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the Kongsberg brake and accelerator assembly on specifically equipped vehicles.
SMB178 Jan 5, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles.
SMB178 Jan 5, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles.
1706A Jan 1, 2003
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REPLACE THE EXISTING LEVELING VALVE BRACKETS ON A D60HF FOR CENTRE AND REAR AXLES ON THE CURBSIDE ONLY. THE NEW BRACKET WILL HAVE 3 SETS OF HOLES FOR MOUNTING THE LEVELING VALVE. *TT
1749B Jan 1, 2002
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE SPIGOT BEARINGA ND GEAR-TO-CASE BOLTS ON HF REAR DIFFERENTIAL ON D60HF MODELS. *TT
1276A Jan 1, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF THE SENSITIVE EDGE INNER DOOR SEALS ON THE EXIT DOOR. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations — NEW FLYER D60HF

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE05018 Opened: Apr 21, 2005 — Closed: Aug 5, 2005
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1998
SEAT BRACKET FAILURE
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AFTER NOTIFICATION FROM A NEW YORK CITY BUS FLEET OF A MARCH 25, 2004 INCIDENT WHERE A SEAT COLLASPED ON A TRANSIT BUS SENDING TWO PASSENGERS TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN ONE INJURY.AN INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THERE ARE TWO SEAT DESIGNS INSTALLED IN THE BUSES.SEAT DESIGN ... Read more
PE04003 Opened: Jan 8, 2004 — Closed: Apr 30, 2004
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1996
BRAKES FAIL TO RELEASE, BUS JACK-KNIFES
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS PROMPTED BY A TRANSIT FLEET, WHICH INFORMED ODI IN NOVEMBER, 2003, THAT THEY WERE EXPERIENCING BRAKE PROBLEMS ON THEIR HIGH FLOOR ARTICULATING STYLE BUSES.IN THE LETTER, THE FLEET STATED THAT THEY HAD EXPERIENCED OVER 50 INCIDENTS WHERE THE REAR BRAKES FAILED TO RELEASE DURING... Read more

NEW FLYER D60HF — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NEW FLYER D60HF across all model years (1988–2007).

58 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

NEW FLYER D60HF — Year by Year

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2005 3 0 View
2004 3 0 View
2003 3 0 View
2002 3 0 View
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2000 4 0 View
1999 5 0 View
1998 5 0 View
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1996 5 0 View
1995 4 0 View
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1993 1 0 View
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1988 (current) 1 0

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