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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V431000

2010 New Flyer De40lfr | 2010 New Flyer D40lfr | 2010 New Flyer D35lfr | 2010 New Flyer De60lfr | 2010 New Flyer D60lfr | 2010 New Flyer Xd35 | 2010 New Flyer Xde35 | 2010 New Flyer Xde40 — Engine and engine cooling

Published August 22, 2011 · Recall initiated: August 22, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V431000, published August 22, 2011. Recalling firm: New Flyer of America, Inc.; 2010 New Flyer De40lfr | 2010 New Flyer D40lfr | 2010 New Flyer D35lfr | 2010 New Flyer De60lfr | 2010 New Flyer D60lfr | 2010 New Flyer Xd35 | 2010 New Flyer Xde35 | 2010 New Flyer Xde40 — Engine and engine cooling.

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What's the hazard

NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES, MODELS D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE40LFR, DE60LFR, XD35, XDE35, AND XDE40, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 3, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISL, ISC, or ISX DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.

What to do

NEW FLYER IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000 OR NEW FLYER CUSTOMER SERVICES AT 1-204-934-4876.

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Recall details

Brand
NEW FLYER
Model
DE40LFR
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Lot
2010 NEW FLYER DE40LFR | 2010 NEW FLYER D40LFR | 2010 NEW FLYER D35LFR | 2010 NEW FLYER DE60LFR | 2010 NEW FLYER D60LFR | 2010 NEW FLYER XD35 | 2010 NEW FLYER XDE35 | 2010 NEW FLYER XDE40
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 New Flyer De40lfr | 2010 New Flyer D40lfr | 2010 New Flyer D35lfr | 2010 New Flyer De60lfr | 2010 New Flyer D60lfr | 2010 New Flyer Xd35 | 2010 New Flyer Xde35 | 2010 New Flyer Xde40 — Engine and engine cooling recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V431000 on August 22, 2011. Reported hazard: NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES, MODELS D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE40LFR, DE60LFR, XD35, XDE35, AND XDE40, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 3, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISL, ISC, or ISX DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.

What should I do if I have this product?

NEW FLYER IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000 OR NEW FLYER CUSTOMER SERVICES AT 1-204-934-4876.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NEW FLYER. Model: DE40LFR.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)