NHTSA Campaign 05V370000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Issued by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD · Reported Aug 25, 2005 · 665 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN LEAK AT THE FLANGE FITTING DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. INCORRECT INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE O-RING OF THE FLANGE ASSEMBLY, COMPROMISING THE SEALING CAPABILITY OF THE O-RING.

Consequence

LEAKS CAUSED DUE TO DAMAGED O-RINGS COULD CAUSE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO BE SPRAYED ONTO HOT SURFACES AND IGNITE.

Remedy

NEW FLYER WILL CONTACT CUSTOMERS WITH PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THIS RECALL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NEW FLYER C30LF 2004 665
NEW FLYER C30LF 2005 665
NEW FLYER C40LF 2004 665
NEW FLYER C40LF 2005 665
NEW FLYER D30LF 2004 665
NEW FLYER D30LF 2005 665
NEW FLYER D35LF 2004 665
NEW FLYER D35LF 2005 665
NEW FLYER D40I 2004 665
NEW FLYER D40I 2005 665
NEW FLYER D40LF 2004 665
NEW FLYER D40LF 2005 665
NEW FLYER L40LF 2004 665
NEW FLYER L40LF 2005 665

Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V370000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.