NEW FLYER C35LF 1997: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V103000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | C35LF | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-06-19 | 1997-06-20 | 1997-06-30 |
Production Dates: 1997-01-01 - 1997-06-19
Manufacturers Involved: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 218
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP "DRL" MODULE CAN OVER-HEAT AND SHUT DOWN AFTER AS LITTLE AS 45 MINUTES OF HIGH BEAM USE. THIS WILL CAUSE TOTAL HEADLAMP FAILURE OF BOTH HIGH AND LOW BEAM.
IF THE DRL MODULE OVER-HEATS AND THE HEADLAMPS GO OUT, THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH DETAILED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW DRL MODULES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING JUNE 1997. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE DETAILED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AND FREE REPLACEMENT MODULES WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-224-1251, EXT. 351.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETYHOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
