ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A VOITH TRANSMISSION
— Recall Campaign #04V076000
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A VOITH TRANSMISSION, THE COOLER LINE CAN RUB ON THE AUXILIARY HEATER EXHAUST.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 78 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
04V076000
| Manufacturer: | redundant NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 17, 2004 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 04V076000 |
| Units affected: | 78 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A VOITH TRANSMISSION, THE COOLER LINE CAN RUB ON THE AUXILIARY HEATER EXHAUST.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD CAUSE A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. IF THE FLUID LEAKS ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM IT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE TRANSMISSION COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY AND ADD A FITTING TO PROMOTE ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING FEBRUARY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400.
- Notes:
- NEW FLYER RECALL NO. ITS-2271.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).