NEW FLYER D40I 2004: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V485000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | D40I | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-11-04 | 2013-09-20 | 2013-10-28 |
Production Dates: 2005-01-14 - 2006-10-19
Manufacturers Involved: New Flyer of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R13-021
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 57
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 D40I transit buses manufactured January 14, 2005, through October 19, 2006, and equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers and DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers and converters, free of charge. The recall began on November 4, 2013. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-982-8400. New Flyer's recall number is R13-021.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
