| Make : NEW FLYER | Model : D40LF | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19970101 - 19971231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V141000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980616 | Date Received by ODI: 19980623 | Date Added to Database: 19980630 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 98 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO A POTENTIAL FOR FLAMES TO ESCAPE FROM THE HEATER EXHAUST. |
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Remedy:
TELEFLEX CANADA, THE MANUFACTURER OF THE HEATER, WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE REGULATORS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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