Automatic transmission: cooling unit and linesRecall 04V-076 · 2002–2003 New Flyer D40lf
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD recall 04V-076 covers 78 2002–2003 New Flyer D40lf for a automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines problem, reported to NHTSA on February 17, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V076000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A VOITH TRANSMISSION, THE COOLER LINE CAN RUB ON THE AUXILIARY HEATER EXHAUST.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. IF THE FLUID LEAKS ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM IT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE TRANSMISSION COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY AND ADD A FITTING TO PROMOTE ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING FEBRUARY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400.
NEW FLYER RECALL NO. ITS-2271.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.