NHTSA Campaign 08V010000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Issued by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD · Reported Jan 9, 2008 · 1,049 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN BUSES HAVE STAINLESS STEEL HYDRAULIC LINES WITH 90º FLANGE FITTINGS WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO FAILURE DUE TO ERRORS IN BOTH THE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF THESE LINES.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THESE LINES, LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
NEW FLYER WILL REMOVE THESE LINES AND REPLACE THEM WITH A PREVIOUSLY PROVEN DESIGN OF FLEXIBLE LINES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | C40LFR | 2006 | 1,049 |
| NEW FLYER | C40LFR | 2007 | 1,049 |
| NEW FLYER | D35LF | 2006 | 1,049 |
| NEW FLYER | D35LF | 2007 | 1,049 |
| NEW FLYER | D40LF | 2006 | 1,049 |
| NEW FLYER | D40LF | 2007 | 1,049 |
| NEW FLYER | D40LFR | 2006 | 1,049 |
| NEW FLYER | D40LFR | 2007 | 1,049 |
| NEW FLYER | D61LFR | 2007 | 1,049 |
| NEW FLYER | DE35LF | 2007 | 1,049 |
| NEW FLYER | DE41LF | 2006 | 1,049 |
| NEW FLYER | DE41LFR | 2006 | 1,049 |
| NEW FLYER | DE41LFR | 2007 | 1,049 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 08V010000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.