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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 08V586📅 Nov 7, 2008

2004–2007 New Flyer D40LF & 2007–2008 New Flyer D60LFR + 1 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

New flyer is recalling 1,001 my 2004-2007 D40LF, my 2005 D40LFR, and my 2007-2008 D60LFR transit buses equipped with ce niehoff C701A or C703A alternators. Failure of the forward alternator bearing may result in a drop and seizure of the rotating alternator shaft and pulley. Once the pulley is stationary, the alternator drive belt continues to pass over the pulley creating high quantities of belt dust.

💥 The risk

Due to the very high internal temperatures created at the bearing during shaft seizure, the belt dust may ignite, resulting in an engine compartment fire.

🔧 The fix

To increase the potential longevity of the alternator bearings, dealers will incorporate a lower tension belt tensioner and a narrower belt. To prevent thermal ignition in the event of a bearing failure, a lighter duty, narrower belt will shred rather than continue to run over the stationary pulley. The recall began on november 17, 2008. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4803.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V586000
Manufacturer recall #
R08-016
Manufacturer
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
Vehicles affected
1,001
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 17, 2008
Built
Feb 27, 2006 – Sep 19, 2006
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
New flyer recall no. R08-016.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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V586 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V586?

2004–2007 New Flyer D40LF & 2007–2008 New Flyer D60LFR + 1 more. 1,001 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized New Flyer dealer to book the free repair.