Defect Description For Recall
New Flyer Is Recalling 1,001 My 2004-2007 D40Lf, My 2005 D40Lfr, And My 2007-2008 D60Lfr Transit Buses Equipped With Ce Niehoff C701A Or C703A Alternators. Failure Of The Forward Alternator Bearing May Result In A Drop And Seizure Of The Rotating Alternator Shaft And Pulley. Once The Pulley Is Stationary, The Alternator Drive Belt Continues To Pass Over The Pulley Creating High Quantities Of Belt Dust.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
D40LFR
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
08V586000
Component Description
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Effect Of Defect
Due To The Very High Internal Temperatures Created At The Bearing During Shaft Seizure, The Belt Dust May Ignite, Resulting In An Engine Compartment Fire.
Fix Defect
To Increase The Potential Longevity Of The Alternator Bearings, Dealers Will Incorporate A Lower Tension Belt Tensioner And A Narrower Belt. To Prevent Thermal Ignition In The Event Of A Bearing Failure, A Lighter Duty, Narrower Belt Will Shred Rather Than Continue To Run Over The Stationary Pulley. The Recall Began On November 17, 2008. Owners May Contact New Flyer At 1-204-934-4803.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd
Start Of Manufacture
20060227
End Of Manufacture
20060919
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1001
Date Owners Notified
20081117
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20081107
Make Campaign Number
R08-016