2001 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall - Campaign #03V182000

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2001 NEW FLYER C40LF 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.

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Vehicle 2001 NEW FLYER C40LF 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 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 C40LF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 2001 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2001 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 2001 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for WHEELS 2001 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING