New Flyer C30LF, C40LF, D30LF and others: Fan

Date

Aug. 25, 2005

Filed by

New Flyer Industries Ltd

Vehicles

New Flyer C30LF (2004, 2005); New Flyer C40LF (2004, 2005); New Flyer D30LF (2004, 2005); New Flyer D35LF (2004, 2005); New Flyer D40I (2004, 2005); New Flyer D40LF (2004, 2005); New Flyer L40LF (2004, 2005)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

New Flyer of America, Inc.

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan

Description of the defect

On certain Transit Buses, hydraulic fluid Can leak at The flange fitting due to improper installation procedures. Incorrect installation procedures May cause damage to The o-ring of The flange Assembly, compromising The sealing capability of The o-ring.

Potentially affected

665

What can happen

Leaks caused due to damaged o-rings could cause hydraulic fluid to be sprayed onto Hot surfaces And ignite.

Remedy

New Flyer will contact customers with Parts And instructions on how to complete this recall. The recall began on August 30, 2005. Owners May contact New Flyer at 204-934-4874.

Recall notes

Customers May also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

Aug. 30, 2005

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

05V370000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.