1998 NEW FLYER D40LF RECALL - #01V033006
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS. THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 NEW FLYER D40LF |
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| Manufacturer |
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1998 - 9/30/2000 |
| Recalled on |
5/15/2001 |
| Influenced by |
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
2,100 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS. THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM. |
| Consequences |
WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUSES FOR CERTAIN EQUALIZERS BY THE DATE CODE. THE AFFECTED EQUALIZERS WILL BE REPLACED BY VANNER. NEW FLYER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. 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 VANNER AT 1-800-227-6937 OR NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8413. |
| 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 |
1998 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1998 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1998 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for SUSPENSION
1998 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1998 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
1998 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
1998 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1998 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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