New Flyer D40I: Electrical system

Date

Sept. 20, 2013

Filed by

New Flyer Industries Ltd.

Vehicles

New Flyer D40I (2004, 2005, 2006)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

New Flyer of America, Inc.

Component

Electrical System

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

57

What can happen

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Recall notes

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.

Owner notification date

Nov. 4, 2013

Manufacturer campaign number

R13-021

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

13V485000

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.