2005 New Flyer D60lf Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V367000
Manufacturer: New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 2002
Manufactured End Date: May 31st, 2007
Date of Owner Notification: October 2nd, 2009

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V296000
Manufacturer: New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Manufactured Begin Date: June 1st, 2004
Manufactured End Date: November 30th, 2005

Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C9 DIESEL ENGINES, THE INJECTOR O-RING FAILURES CAN RESULT IN OIL BEING DISCHARGED THROUGH THE VALVE COVER.

Consequence Summary:
A FIRE CAN OCCUR.

Corrective Summary:
CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E046) AND WILL REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARTERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-7332, OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876.

Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V297000
Manufacturer: New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Manufactured Begin Date: June 1st, 2004
Manufactured End Date: November 30th, 2005

Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C9 DIESEL ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS ARE FAILING AND OIL CAN BE DISCHARGED INTO THE EXHAUST AND EXTERNAL TO THE TURBOCHARGER.

Consequence Summary:
A FIRE CAN OCCUR.

Corrective Summary:
CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E047) AND WILL REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-7332, OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876.

Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V034000
Manufacturer: New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 2004
Manufactured End Date: August 31st, 2005
Date of Owner Notification: February 15th, 2006

Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE SPOT WELDS WHICH HOLD THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP HINGE ASSEMBLY TOGETHER CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE RAMP TO SEPARATE, WHEN DEPLOYED UNDER LOAD, FROM THE BUS FRAME.

Consequence Summary:
SEPARATION OF THE RAMP FROM THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO PASSENGERS ON THE RAMP.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL ADD NEW HARDWARE TO THE HINGES WHICH WILL MAKE THE SPOT-WELDING REDUNDANT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4874.

Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 05V116000
Manufacturer: New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Manufactured Begin Date: April 1st, 2004
Manufactured End Date: February 28th, 2005
Date of Owner Notification: April 6th, 2005

Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES, A WELD IS MISSING ON THE RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT BRACKETAND THE BRACKET MAY FATIGUE AND FAIL WHILE IN USE.

Consequence Summary:
BRACKET FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.

Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.