NHTSA Recall 03V182000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V182000; Date: May. 16, 2003
If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 New Flyer C30lf; 2002 New Flyer C30lf; 2003 New Flyer C30lf; 2001 New Flyer C35lf; 2002 New Flyer C35lf; 2003 New Flyer C35lf; 2001 New Flyer C40lf; 2002 New Flyer C40lf; 2003 New Flyer C40lf
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Limited
Affected Units:: 497
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. 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 cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or new flyer at 204-934-4882.
Recall Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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