2006 NEW FLYER D40I RECALL - #13V485000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 D40I transit buses manufactured January 14, 2005, through October 19, 2006, and equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers and DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2006 NEW FLYER D40I |
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| Manufacturer |
New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Manufactured between |
1/14/2005 - 10/19/2006 |
| Recalled on |
10/28/2013 |
| Influenced by |
New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/4/2013 |
| # Affected |
57 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 D40I transit buses manufactured January 14, 2005, through October 19, 2006, and equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers and DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat. |
| Consequences |
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers and converters, free of charge. The recall began on November 4, 2013. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-982-8400. New Flyer's recall number is R13-021. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2006 NEW FLYER D40I Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
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