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.