NHTSA Recall 13V485000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V485000; Date: Sep. 20, 2013
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 New Flyer D40i; 2005 New Flyer D40i; 2006 New Flyer D40i
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Affected Units:: 57
Recall Summary:
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 d40i transit buses manufactured January 14, 2005, through October 19, 2006, and equipped with sure power battery equalizers and DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
How to Fix:
New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers and converters, free of charge. The recall began on November 4, 2013. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400. New flyer's recall number is r13-021.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 4, 2013
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