1997 New Flyer C35LF
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1997 New Flyer C35LF. Newest first.
On certain low floor buses, the power steering hose was incorrectly installed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The hose can leak, creating the risk of an engine fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hose. owner notification began july 1, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-228-8984.
Vehicle description: transit buses. there could be a casting defect in the left side spring tower. the spring towers support the vehicle structure, and failure of a tower could cause a sudden shift in the front axle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the spring tower. owner notification IS expected to begin during may 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8181.
Vehicle description: transit buses. the daytime running lamp (drl) module can over-heat and shut down after as little as 45 minutes of high beam use. this will cause total headlamp failure of both high and low beam.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the drl module over-heats and the headlamps go out, there IS a significant risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with detailed repair instructions and new drl modules.
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