2003 New Flyer D60HF
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2003 New Flyer D60HF. Newest first.
New flyer IS recalling model year 2002-2006 d60hf diesel 60 foot high floor transit buses equipped with a lift-u wheelchair lift, or have aftermarket lift-u control boxes installed. a defect in the control box could cause the outboard ramp barrier to fold in toward a lift passenger.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The ramp barrier could pinch the passenger's feet.
Remedy
New flyer IS working with lift-u (please see recall 09e-051) and will repair the transit buses free of charge. the safety recall began on september 26, 2009. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876 or lift-u at 1-209-838-2400.
On certain transit buses, the u-joint assemblies have inadequate spline engagement on one of the two end yokes.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Excessive play in the steering system could develop and, if not corrected, cause a loss of steering control which could result in a crash.
Remedy
The u-joint assembly will be inspected and replaced if necessary. the recall began on june 10, 2007. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4874.
On certain transit buses, the center axle wheel end brakes may not release after being parked for an extended period of time.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The driver could lose control of the vehicle when driving away from a parked position, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
New flyer will install an additional air system R14 relay valve, #4 notch automatic slack adjusters, and type 30 long stoke brake chambers on the center axle; the logic control module will be reprogrammed, add new ABS components (sensors, speed rings and harnesses) if not already equipped with ABS; and will revise plc programming. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Brakes fail to release, bus jack-knifes
This investigation was prompted by a transit fleet, which informed odi in november, 2003, that they were experiencing brake problems on their high floor articulating style buses.in the letter, the fleet stated that they had experienced over 50 incidents where the rear brakes failed to release during morning pullout…
This investigation was prompted by a transit fleet, which informed odi in november, 2003, that they were experiencing brake problems on their high floor articulating style buses.in the letter, the fleet stated that they had experienced over 50 incidents where the rear brakes failed to release during morning pullout from their parking location.they alleged that there had been three crashes resulting in property damge as the result of this sticking brake phenomenon.the crashes originate when the middle axle brakes fail to release and the rear engine vehicle pushes the middle axle resulting in a jack-knife condition of the articulated bus. As a result of odi'sinvestigation, new flyer has agreed to initiate a safety recall and correct this condition on all affected buses.the action taken by new flyer IS sufficient to resolve the issue raised by this investigation. A copy of the recallis attached.accordingly, this investigation IS closed.
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.
- 10002235Replace the existing leveling valve brackets on a d60hf for centre and rear axles on the curbside only. The new bracket will have 3 sets of holes for mounting the leveling valve.
- 635901Information on replacing the spigot bearinga nd gear-to-case bolts on hf rear differential on d60hf models.
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