The problem
Certain buses have stainless steel hydraulic lines with 90º flange fittings which are subject to failure due to errors in both the design and manufacture of these lines.
The risk
Failure of these lines, located in the engine compartment, could result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
New flyer will remove these lines and replace them with a previously proven design of flexible lines. The recall began on january 15, 2008. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
Contacts
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized New Flyer dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 08V010000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.