NEW FLYER D40LF 1997: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V141000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | D40LF | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-06-16 | 1998-06-23 | 1998-06-30 |
Production Dates: 1997-01-01 - 1997-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 98
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
THIS LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO A POTENTIAL FOR FLAMES TO ESCAPE FROM THE HEATER EXHAUST.
TELEFLEX CANADA, THE MANUFACTURER OF THE HEATER, WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE REGULATORS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 1998.ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED AND THEIR VEHICLES REPAIRED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS NECESSARY ON THIS RECALL.
