2003 NEW FLYER D60HF
3 recalls — 0 complaints — 5 TSBs
09V346000 Sep 2, 2009
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2002-2006 D60HF DIESEL 60 FOOT HIGH FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFT, OR HAVE AFTERMARKET LIFT-U CONTROL BOXES INSTALLED. A DEFECT IN THE CONTROL BOX COULD CAUSE THE OUTBOARD RAMP BARRIER TO FOLD IN TOWARD A LIFT PASSENGER.
Consequence
THE RAMP BARRIER COULD PINCH THE PASSENGER'S FEET.
Remedy
NEW FLYER IS WORKING WITH LIFT-U (PLEASE SEE RECALL 09E-051) AND WILL REPAIR THE TRANSIT BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-204-934-4876 OR LIFT-U AT 1-209-838-2400.
07V268000 Jun 11, 2007
STEERING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLIES HAVE INADEQUATE SPLINE ENGAGEMENT ON ONE OF THE TWO END YOKES.
Consequence
EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM COULD DEVELOP AND, IF NOT CORRECTED, CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4874.
04V042000 Feb 2, 2004
WHEELS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE CENTER AXLE WHEEL END BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
Consequence
THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AWAY FROM A PARKED POSITION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
NEW FLYER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL AIR SYSTEM R14 RELAY VALVE, #4 NOTCH AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS, AND TYPE 30 LONG STOKE BRAKE CHAMBERS ON THE CENTER AXLE; THE LOGIC CONTROL MODULE WILL BE REPROGRAMMED, ADD NEW ABS COMPONENTS (SENSORS, SPEED RINGS AND HARNESSES) IF NOT ALREADY EQUIPPED WITH ABS; ... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2003 NEW FLYER D60HF
5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
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
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
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
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).
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Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
NEW FLYER D60HF — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2007 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2003 (current) | 3 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 | View |