Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
D40I
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
13V485000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
Once Electrically ConduCTIve, The Material Is Capable Of Melting And Burning, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
20050114
End Of Manufacture
20061019
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
57
Date Owners Notified
20131104
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130920
Make Campaign Number
R13-021