1997 NEW FLYER D40LF RECALL - #97V103000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP (DRL) MODULE CAN OVER-HEAT AND SHUT DOWN AFTER AS LITTLE AS 45 MINUTES OF HIGH BEAM USE. THIS WILL CAUSE TOTAL HEADLAMP FAILURE OF BOTH HIGH AND LOW BEAM.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 NEW FLYER D40LF |
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| Manufacturer |
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1997 - 6/19/1997 |
| Recalled on |
6/30/1997 |
| Influenced by |
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/19/1997 |
| # Affected |
218 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP (DRL) MODULE CAN OVER-HEAT AND SHUT DOWN AFTER AS LITTLE AS 45 MINUTES OF HIGH BEAM USE. THIS WILL CAUSE TOTAL HEADLAMP FAILURE OF BOTH HIGH AND LOW BEAM. |
| Consequences |
IF THE DRL MODULE OVER-HEATS AND THE HEADLAMPS GO OUT, THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH DETAILED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW DRL MODULES. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING JUNE 1997. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE DETAILED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AND FREE REPLACEMENT MODULES WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-224-1251, EXT. 351.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETYHOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for SEATS
1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for SUSPENSION
1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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