2000 NEW FLYER C40LF RECALL - #02V059001
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : DOOR
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ADHESIVELY BONDED ALUMINUM BUS DOOR PANELS, DUE TO AN IMPERFECT BONDING OF THE DOOR PANEL SKIN TO THE PANEL FRAME, ENVIRONMENTAL MOISTURE MAY INFILTRATE REGIONS OF IMPERFECT BONDING AND CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE FRAME AND DOOR PANEL.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 NEW FLYER C40LF |
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| Manufacturer |
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1998 - 10/31/2000 |
| Recalled on |
2/27/2002 |
| Influenced by |
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
1,771 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ADHESIVELY BONDED ALUMINUM BUS DOOR PANELS, DUE TO AN IMPERFECT BONDING OF THE DOOR PANEL SKIN TO THE PANEL FRAME, ENVIRONMENTAL MOISTURE MAY INFILTRATE REGIONS OF IMPERFECT BONDING AND CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE FRAME AND DOOR PANEL. |
| Consequences |
UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, IF THE PANEL IS SEPARATING OR HAS SEPARATED, A PASSENGER COULD FALL FROM THE BUS ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective action |
VAPOR WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR BUSES INSPECTED AND WILL INSTALL MECHANICAL FASTENERS TO ATTACH THE SKINS TO THE FRAME ELEMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 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 VAPOR CORPORATION AT 847-967-8300 OR NEW FLYER AT 1-204-224-1251. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION, SPRINGS/BAGS
2000 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2000 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2000 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2000 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for WHEELS
2000 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2000 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for STEERING
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