Recall 01V033006 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Defect in 1998-2000 NEW FLYER D30LF
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,100 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V033006 |
| Manufacturer | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,100 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Affected Vehicles |
1998 NEW FLYER D30LF, 1998 NEW FLYER D60, 1998 NEW FLYER D35LF, 1998 NEW FLYER C40LF, 1998 NEW FLYER D60LF, 1998 NEW FLYER D40LF, 1998 NEW FLYER C35LF, 1999 NEW FLYER D30LF, 1999 NEW FLYER D60, 1999 NEW FLYER D35LF, 1999 NEW FLYER D40LF, 1999 NEW FLYER C35LF, 1999 NEW FLYER D60LF, 1999 NEW FLYER C40LF, 2000 NEW FLYER D60, 2000 NEW FLYER C35LF, 2000 NEW FLYER C40LF, 2000 NEW FLYER D60LF, 2000 NEW FLYER D30LF, 2000 NEW FLYER D35LF, 2000 NEW FLYER D40LF
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS. THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
Safety Consequence
WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUSES FOR CERTAIN EQUALIZERS BY THE DATE CODE. THE AFFECTED EQUALIZERS WILL BE REPLACED BY VANNER. NEW FLYER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. 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 VANNER AT 1-800-227-6937 OR NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8413.
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