Recall 14V-087: 2009 New Flyer C35LF, 2009–2012 New Flyer C35LFR and 6 more
New Flyer Industries Ltd. recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Mar 4, 2014, covering about 2,139 vehicles.
The problem
New Flyer Industries Canada ULC (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009 C35LF and L40LFR, model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, model year 2008-2013 C40LF and C40LFR, model year 2013 XN35, model year 2011-2013 XN40 and model year 2012-2013 XN60 transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. In the affected vehicles, condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
The risk
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
The fix
New Flyer will notify owners, and authorized Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Customers may contact New Flyer at 1-204-934-4876 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. New Flyer's number associated with this recall is R14-006.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Component | Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 14V087000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| New Flyer C35LF | 2009 | All years |
| New Flyer C35LFR | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| New Flyer C40LF | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| New Flyer C40LFR | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| New Flyer L40LFR | 2009 | All years |
| New Flyer XN35 | 2013, 2014 | All years |
| New Flyer XN40 | 2011, 2012, 2013 | All years |
| New Flyer XN60 | 2012, 2013 | 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 14V-087?
New Flyer Industries Canada ULC (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009 C35LF and L40LFR, model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, model year 2008-2013 C40LF and C40LFR, model year 2013 XN35, model year 2011-2013 XN40 and model year 2012-2013 XN60 transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. In the affected vehicles, condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
How is recall 14V-087 fixed?
New Flyer will notify owners, and authorized Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Customers may contact New Flyer at 1-204-934-4876 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. New Flyer's number associated with this recall is R14-006.
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.