1998 NEW FLYER D30LF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 NEW FLYER D30LF
The 1998 NEW FLYER D30LF has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SUSPENSION. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 1998 NEW FLYER D30LF
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 1998 NEW FLYER D30LF, potentially affecting up to 6,975 vehicles.
Recall 05V320000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
| 321 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TURBOCHARGER TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400.
View full details →Recall 07V068000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 1,707 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE FLASHING DECELERATION LAMPS WERE AN OPTIONAL ITEM FOR SOME OF THESE BUSES.
Consequence: THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE DECELERATION LAMP IS A SOLID LIGHT RATHER THAN A FLASHING LIGHT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REWIRE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO REMOVE THE FLASHING FUNCTION OR INSTALL A NEW PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) WHICH WILL MAKE THE LAMPS BURN STEADY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW...
View full details →Recall 01V160000 — SUSPENSION
| 978 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THERE COULD BE A CASTING DEFECT IN THE LEFT SIDE SPRING TOWER. THE SPRING TOWERS SUPPORT THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE, AND FAILURE OF A TOWER COULD CAUSE A SUDDEN SHIFT IN THE FRONT AXLE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING TOWER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2001. 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...
View full details →Recall 98V141000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
| 98 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUXILIARY DIESEL POWERED HEATER (PROHEAT BRAVO MODEL 80). AN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED FUEL REGULATOR CAN ALLOW AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF FUEL INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER.
Consequence: THIS LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO A POTENTIAL FOR FLAMES TO ESCAPE FROM THE HEATER EXHAUST.
Remedy: TELEFLEX CANADA, THE MANUFACTURER OF THE HEATER, WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE REGULATORS.
View full details →Recall 01V033006 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 2,100 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 02V059001 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 1,771 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ADHESIVELY BONDED ALUMINUM BUS DOOR PANELS, DUE TO AN IMPERFECT BONDING OF THE DOOR PANEL SKIN TO THE PANEL FRAME, ENVIRONMENTAL MOISTURE MAY INFILTRATE REGIONS OF IMPERFECT BONDING AND CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE FRAME AND DOOR PANEL.
Consequence: UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, IF THE PANEL IS SEPARATING OR HAS SEPARATED, A PASSENGER COULD FALL FROM THE BUS ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: VAPOR WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR BUSES INSPECTED AND WILL INSTALL MECHANICAL FASTENERS TO ATTACH THE SKINS TO THE FRAME ELEMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 NEW FLYER D30LF
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 NEW FLYER D30LF.
Safety Rating for the 1998 NEW FLYER D30LF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 NEW FLYER D30LF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 NEW FLYER D30LF
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 NEW FLYER D30LF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS1059A — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INSTALLATION OF AIR THROTTLE CONTROL IN PLACE OF ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL. *YC
ITS1069A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
INSTALLATION OF 32" , 9 BLADE FAN AND HUB TO ELIMINATE INSUFFICIENT COOLING. *YC
ITS976B — SUSPENSION
PROCEDURES ON THE REAR AND CENTER SUSPENSION BEAMS TO PREVENT MOVEMENT. *YC
ITS:871A — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
PROCEDURES ON REPLACING RUSTED ACORN NUTS AT WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS AND COVERS. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 NEW FLYER D30LF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER D30LF
- 1996 NEW FLYER D30LF — 0 complaints
- 1997 NEW FLYER D30LF — 0 complaints
- 1998 NEW FLYER D30LF (current)
- 1999 NEW FLYER D30LF — 0 complaints
- 2000 NEW FLYER D30LF — 0 complaints
- 2001 NEW FLYER D30LF — 0 complaints
- 2003 NEW FLYER D30LF — 0 complaints
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- NEW FLYER D40LF — 4 total complaints
- NEW FLYER XT40 — 3 total complaints
- NEW FLYER D60LFR — 2 total complaints
- NEW FLYER GE40LF — 2 total complaints
- NEW FLYER C40FLR — 1 total complaint
- NEW FLYER C40LF — 1 total complaint
- NEW FLYER XCELSIOR — 1 total complaint