The problem
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with an auxiliary diesel powered heater (proheat bravo model 80). An improperly assembled fuel regulator can allow an excess amount of fuel into the combustion chamber.
The risk
This leakage can lead to a potential for flames to escape from the heater exhaust.
The fix
Teleflex canada, the manufacturer of the heater, will inspect and, if necessary, replace all defective regulators.
Contacts
Owner notification began june 16, 1998. All owners have been contacted and their vehicles repaired. No further action is necessary on this recall.
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 98V141000.
- 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.