Recall 01V-033: 1998–2000 New Flyer C35LF, 1998–2000 New Flyer C40LF and 5 more
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Apr 30, 2001, covering about 2,100 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
The risk
Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced by vanner. New flyer is conducting the owner notification for this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vanner at 1-800-227-6937 or new flyer at 1-204-982-8413.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V033006 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| New Flyer C35LF | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| New Flyer C40LF | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| New Flyer D30LF | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| New Flyer D35LF | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| New Flyer D40LF | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| New Flyer D60 | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| New Flyer D60LF | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 01V-033?
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
How is recall 01V-033 fixed?
Dealers will inspect the buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced by vanner. New flyer is conducting the owner notification for this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vanner at 1-800-227-6937 or new flyer at 1-204-982-8413.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.