NHTSA Recall 97V103000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V103000; Date: Jun. 20, 1997
If the drl module over-heats and the headlamps go out, there is a significant risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 New Flyer C35lf; 1997 New Flyer D30lf; 1997 New Flyer D35lf; 1997 New Flyer D40lf
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 218
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: transit buses. The daytime running lamp (drl) module can over-heat and shut down after as little as 45 minutes of high beam use. This will cause total headlamp failure of both high and low beam.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with detailed repair instructions and new drl modules.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification began during June 1997. Owners who do not receive the detailed repair instructions and free replacement modules within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-224-1251, ext. 351. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safetyhotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 19, 1997
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