NHTSA Recall 04V076000
Filed by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.. Component: Power Train. Reported 2004-02-17. An estimated 78 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A VOITH TRANSMISSION, THE COOLER LINE CAN RUB ON THE AUXILIARY HEATER EXHAUST.
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. IF THE FLUID LEAKS ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM IT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE TRANSMISSION COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY AND ADD A FITTING TO PROMOTE ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING FEBRUARY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400.
Manufacturer campaign number: ITS-2271
Notes
NEW FLYER RECALL NO. ITS-2271.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).