New Flyer of America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2005
Updated on March 31, 2026.
There were 7 safety recalls made by New Flyer of America, Inc. in 2005. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
September 22, 2005
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ECM CALIBRATION/EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WILL NEED TO BE REPROGRAMMED TO ACTIVATE THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
NHTSA ID: 05V421000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 11
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A TURBOCHARGER FAILURE THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF AN EXHAUST OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Corrective Action:
NEW FLYER IS WORKING WITH DETROIT DIESEL TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINES. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 1-313-592-5791 OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 25, 2005
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
HYDRAULIC FAN MOTOR FLANGE FITTING ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN LEAK AT THE FLANGE FITTING DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. INCORRECT INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE O-RING OF THE FLANGE ASSEMBLY, COMPROMISING THE SEALING CAPABILITY OF THE O-RING.
NHTSA ID: 05V370000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 665
Consequence Summary:
LEAKS CAUSED DUE TO DAMAGED O-RINGS COULD CAUSE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO BE SPRAYED ONTO HOT SURFACES AND IGNITE.
Corrective Action:
NEW FLYER WILL CONTACT CUSTOMERS WITH PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THIS RECALL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 8, 2005
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ENGINE TURBOCHARGER/SERIES 40/DETROIT DIESEL
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
NHTSA ID: 05V320000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 321
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TURBOCHARGER TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 27, 2005
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
CENTER LINK ASSEMBLY OVER-TORQUE CONDITION
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES CUSTOM BUILT FOR SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY AND EQUIPPED WITH MAN AXLES, THE CENTER-LINK ASSEMBLIES WERE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
NHTSA ID: 05V298000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 218
Consequence Summary:
IMPROPER SECURING OF THE CENTER-LINK ROD ENDS COULD CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO COME APART, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL ON JUNE 28, 2005. VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS REPLACED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 25, 2005
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
RADIUS ROD BRACKET
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES, A WELD IS MISSING ON THE RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT BRACKETAND THE BRACKET MAY FATIGUE AND FAIL WHILE IN USE.
NHTSA ID: 05V116000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 178
Consequence Summary:
BRACKET FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 16, 2005
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
BURNER TUBES/WEBASTO
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO HEATERS, THE BURNER TUBES ARE MADE OF MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
NHTSA ID: 05V100000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 28
Consequence Summary:
SHOULD THE BURNER TUBE FAIL, THE COOLANT HEATER COULD OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECTED DEFECTIVE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT CUSTOMER SERVICES AT 204-934-4874.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 4, 2005
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ENGINE TURBOCHARGER/SERIES 50/DETROIT DIESEL
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR WHEEL CAN BREAK, RESULTING IN SHAFT IMBALANCE AND LUBRICATING OIL PASSES INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
NHTSA ID: 05V045000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 805
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURIES.
Corrective Action:
DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND REPROGRAM THE EMC CALIBRATION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR NEW FLYER AT 204-982-8400.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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