2005 New Flyer D40i | 2006 New Flyer D40i | 2004 New Flyer D40i — Electrical system
Published October 28, 2013 · Recall initiated: September 20, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V485000, published October 28, 2013 and initiated September 20, 2013. Recalling firm: New Flyer of America, Inc.; 2005 New Flyer D40i | 2006 New Flyer D40i | 2004 New Flyer D40i — Electrical system.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- NEW FLYER
- Model
- D40I
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2005 NEW FLYER D40I | 2006 NEW FLYER D40I | 2004 NEW FLYER D40I
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2005 New Flyer D40i | 2006 New Flyer D40i | 2004 New Flyer D40i — Electrical system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V485000 on October 28, 2013. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NEW FLYER. Model: D40I.