NHTSA Recall 08V296000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V296000; Date: Jul. 3, 2008
Failure of the module to properly control the vehicle sub-systems could result in vehicle crash, injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 New Flyer C40lf; 2008 New Flyer C40lfr; 2008 New Flyer D35lf; 2008 New Flyer D40lf; 2008 New Flyer D41lf; 2008 New Flyer D61lfr; 2008 New Flyer De41lf; 2008 New Flyer De41lfr; 2008 New Flyer De61lf; 2008 New Flyer E40lfr; 2008 New Flyer Ge40lfr
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Ltd
Affected Units:: 319
Recall Summary:
New flyer is recalling 319 my 2008 c40lf, c40lfr, d35lf, d40lf, d41lf, d61lfr, de41lf, de61lf, e40lfr, ge40lfr, and de41lfr transit buses equipped with parker hannifin (vansco) control modules. A certain batch of the programmable logic control modules may have a manufacturing defect. This defect could produce erratic behavior of certain input/output signals to and from the affected module. This erratic behavior could potentially impact certain functions such as the headlights, brake lights, throttle control, and control of the articulated joint.
How to Fix:
The affected modules will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2008. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
Recall Notes:
New flyer recall no. R08-022. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 1, 2008
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