VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUXILIARY DIESEL POWERED HEATER (PROHEAT BRAVO MODEL
— Recall Campaign #98V141000
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.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 98 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
98V141000
| Manufacturer: | redundant NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 23, 1998 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 98V141000 |
| Units affected: | 98 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.