1997 NEW FLYER D40LF RECALL - #98V141000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUXILIARY DIESEL POWERED HEATER (PROHEAT BRAVO MODEL 80). AN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED FUEL REGULATOR CAN ALLOW AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF FUEL INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER.
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 - 12/31/1997 |
| Recalled on |
6/30/1998 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/16/1998 |
| # Affected |
98 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUXILIARY DIESEL POWERED HEATER (PROHEAT BRAVO MODEL 80). AN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED FUEL REGULATOR CAN ALLOW AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF FUEL INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER. |
| Consequences |
THIS LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO A POTENTIAL FOR FLAMES TO ESCAPE FROM THE HEATER EXHAUST. |
| Corrective action |
TELEFLEX CANADA, THE MANUFACTURER OF THE HEATER, WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE REGULATORS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 1998.ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED AND THEIR VEHICLES REPAIRED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS NECESSARY ON THIS RECALL. |
| See also |
1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for SEATS
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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