2001 NEW FLYER C35LF RECALL - #03V182000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : DIESEL
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS WESTPORT B GAS PLUS OR C GAS PLUS 6 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION MAY NOT CORRECTLY DETECT A THROTTLE PLATE ACTUATOR FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN AN UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 NEW FLYER C35LF |
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| Manufacturer |
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2001 - 5/16/2003 |
| Recalled on |
5/21/2003 |
| Influenced by |
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
497 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS WESTPORT B GAS PLUS OR C GAS PLUS 6 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION MAY NOT CORRECTLY DETECT A THROTTLE PLATE ACTUATOR FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN AN UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION FREE OF CHARGE. 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 CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357 OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4882. |
| Notes |
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 NEW FLYER C35LF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2001 NEW FLYER C35LF Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2001 NEW FLYER C35LF Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2001 NEW FLYER C35LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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