Defect Description For Recall
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2012 C35Lfr, 2008-2013 C40Lf, 2008-2013 C40Lfr, 2009 L40Lfr, 2009 C35Lf, 2013-2014 Xn35, 2011-2014 Xn40, And 2012-2014 Xn60 Buses, Equipped With Certain Cummins WeSTPort Isl G Engines. Excessive Engine Crankcase Pressures May Cause The 90-Degree Elbow Of The Vent Tube Assembly To Detach From The Crankcase Ventilation Breather, Possibly Allowing Engine Oil To Come Into Contact With Hot Surfaces.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
C40LFR
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
15V292000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
If The Engine Oil Comes Into Contact With Hot Surfaces, It Can Increase The Risk Of A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
Cummins Will Notify Owners On Behalf Of New Flyer, And Cummins Service Centers Will Administer The Repairs Which Include Securing The Ends Of The 90-Degree Elbow And Reprogramming The Electronic Control Module (Ecm) With Software That Can Adjust The Engine Output Under Misfire Conditions To Limit Crankcase Pressures. These Repairs Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On June 25, 2015. Owners May Contact New Flyer Customer Service At (204) 224-6706. New Flyer’S Number For This Recall Is R15-007.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
20080418
End Of Manufacture
20140513
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2956
Date Owners Notified
20150625
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150518
Make Campaign Number
R15-007