3 recalls.
Date: 2017-03-01. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2006 L40LFand DE60LF transit buses, 2006-2007 C35LF, C40LFR, D35LF, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE40LF and DE40LFR transit buses, and 2005-2007 C40LF, D40LF, D60LF, DE60LFA, GE40LF, 2007 D35LFR, and DE60LFR transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with MAN V8-65L axle beams that may have cracks on the upper and/or lower surface, which, over time can (excerpt)
Consequence: Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams and determine a repair, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R17-002. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2006-08-08. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C9 DIESEL ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS ARE FAILING AND OIL CAN BE DISCHARGED INTO THE EXHAUST AND EXTERNAL TO THE TURBOCHARGER.
Consequence: A FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E047) AND WILL REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-7332, OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2006-08-01. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C9 DIESEL ENGINES, THE INJECTOR O-RING FAILURES CAN RESULT IN OIL BEING DISCHARGED THROUGH THE VALVE COVER.
Consequence: A FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E046) AND WILL REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARTERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-7332, OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.