1997 New Flyer D30LF
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1997 New Flyer D30LF. Newest first.
Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps reflective devices, and associated equipment." the flashing deceleration lamps were an optional item for some of these buses.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The standard requires that the deceleration lamp IS a solid light rather than a flashing light.
Remedy
Dealers will rewire the electrical system to remove the flashing function or install a new programmable logic controller (plc) which will make the lamps burn steady free of charge. the recall began on march 5, 2007. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. detroit diesel IS conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
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. a tether strap on the driver's seat was omitted. this does not comply with the strength requirements of fmvss no. 207, seating systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
The driver seat may not adequately restrain the driver in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
The owner will be provided with parts, instructions and repair assistance as required. the owner will install the missing tether straps.
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10128680This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles.
- 10128679This Parts Manual Bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the Kongsberg brake and accelerator assembly on specifically equipped vehicles.
- 621659Subject regarding additional newflyer service manual maintenance instructions for servicing the hydraulic fan drive pump (permco) and power steering pump (vickers) on a d30lf, d35lf, d40lf, c30lf, c35lf, c40lf coaches with a cummins 8.3 engine.
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