Auto Recalls for Consumers

2000 NEW FLYER D60LF Recall - Campaign #01V033006

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 NEW FLYER D60LF RECALL - #01V033006

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY

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.

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Vehicle 2000 NEW FLYER D60LF
Manufacturer NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Manufactured between 11/1/1998 - 9/30/2000
Recalled on 5/15/2001
Influenced by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Owners Notified on 1/1/1900
# Affected 2,100
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2000 NEW FLYER D60LF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

2000 NEW FLYER D60LF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR

2000 NEW FLYER D60LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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