NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 2002 AND SEPTEMBER 2009 EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
Safety risk
A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
NEW FLYER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER CUSTOMER SERVICES AT 1-204-934-4876.
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE FLASHING DECELERATION LAMPS WERE AN OPTIONAL ITEM FOR SOME OF THESE BUSES.
Safety risk
THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE DECELERATION LAMP IS A SOLID LIGHT RATHER THAN A FLASHING LIGHT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REWIRE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO REMOVE THE FLASHING FUNCTION OR INSTALL A NEW PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) WHICH WILL MAKE THE LAMPS BURN STEADY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger
Manufacturer
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
Vehicles affected
321
Reported to NHTSA
2005-07-08
Owners notified
2007-12-19
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
Safety risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TURBOCHARGER TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400.
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Manufacturer
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
Vehicles affected
78
Reported to NHTSA
2004-02-17
Owners notified
2004-02-23
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A VOITH TRANSMISSION, THE COOLER LINE CAN RUB ON THE AUXILIARY HEATER EXHAUST.
Safety risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. IF THE FLUID LEAKS ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM IT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE TRANSMISSION COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY AND ADD A FITTING TO PROMOTE ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING FEBRUARY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400.
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
480
Reported to NHTSA
2002-05-22
Owners notified
2002-07-01
Defect description
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR BUSES, THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
Safety risk
THE HOSE CAN LEAK, CREATING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-228-8984.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
No complaints recorded for this model year.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.