Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1998 New Flyer D60lf in Canada.
On certain buses equipped with Detroit Diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail, allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system. This can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in personal injuries. Correction: Detroit Diesel will contact owners and make arrangements to install an exhaust temperature sensor and reprogram the Electronic Control Module (ECM).
A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain vehicles, the front axle beam may have been omitted from inspection through a Magnaflux operation before final assembly and could contain cracks. These beams could exhibit a 75% reduction in component fatigue life if a crack were to develop in a high-stress location. If a beam were to fracture while the vehicle was in motion, it would affect the steering of the vehicle and could cause a loss of vehicle control. Correction: Owners notification including repair instructions forr replacement of beams with surface condition outside specifications will be supplied.
A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain vehicles the doors supplied by Vapor Corp. of Niles IL, may experience a separation of the door skin from the door frame. Separation or delamination of the door skin may result in a passenger exiting the vehicle. Correction: Vapor Corp. will perform all repairs for this defect. It will consist of installing mechanical fasteners to secure the door skin.
A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Certain Transit buses could have a casting defect in the left side spring tower which could fail and cause a sudden shift in the front axle. This could lead to loss of control of the vehicle. Correction: Owner notification including repair instructions for spring tower replacement will be supplied.
A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Certain buses equipped with Vanner 60 Series Battery Equalizers manufactured between November 25, 1998, and July 21,2000. The equalizers built in this time frame could possible have inadequate circuit protection. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury. Correction: Vanner, Inc. will notify owners and make arrangements for the equalizer to be inspected and replaced free of charge
A failure of this component (accessories) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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