1998 New Flyer L40lf Recalls
All 1998 New Flyer L40lf recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.February 27th, 2007
Recalled Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Recall Date
February 27th, 2007
February 27th, 2007
Units Effected
1,707
1,707
NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V068000
Manufacturer: New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1998
Manufactured End Date: December 31st, 1998
Date of Owner Notification: March 17th, 2007
Defect Summary:
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. Consequence Summary:
THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE DECELERATION LAMP IS A SOLID LIGHT RATHER THAN A FLASHING LIGHT. Corrective Summary:
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. Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION1S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
May 22nd, 2001
Recalled Component
SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION
Recall Date
May 22nd, 2001
May 22nd, 2001
Units Effected
978
978
NHTSA Campaign Number: 01V160000
Manufacturer: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: June 1st, 1997
Manufactured End Date: December 31st, 1998
Date of Owner Notification: May 28th, 2001
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THERE COULD BE A CASTING DEFECT IN THE LEFT SIDE SPRING TOWER. THE SPRING TOWERS SUPPORT THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE, AND FAILURE OF A TOWER COULD CAUSE A SUDDEN SHIFT IN THE FRONT AXLE. Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING TOWER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2001. 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 1-204-982-8181. Recall Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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