New Flyer of America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by New Flyer of America, Inc. in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 5, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DRAWSTRING HAZARD/REAR DOOR

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR PASSENGER CLOTHING (DRAWSTRINGS, STRAPS, ETC.) TO UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT AS THE PASSENGER EXITS THE REAR DOOR OF THE BUS.

NHTSA ID: 06V379000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 50

Consequence Summary:

IF PASSENGER CLOTHING IS CAUGHT AND NOT NOTICED BY THE DRIVER BEFORE HE/SHE PULLS AWAY, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL THAT THE PASSENGER COULD BE DRAGGED BY THE BUS, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL ATTACH NEW HARDWARE (GUARD ASSEMBLIES) AT THE UPPER AND LOWER STANCHION RAILS WHERE THEY ATTACH TO THE DOORWAY REAR PILLAR ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4874.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 8, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FAILURE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS/CATERPILLAR

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C9 DIESEL ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS ARE FAILING AND OIL CAN BE DISCHARGED INTO THE EXHAUST AND EXTERNAL TO THE TURBOCHARGER.

NHTSA ID: 06V297000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 324

Consequence Summary:

A FIRE CAN OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E047) AND WILL REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-7332, OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 1, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INJECTOR O-RING FAILURES/CATERPILLAR

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C9 DIESEL ENGINES, THE INJECTOR O-RING FAILURES CAN RESULT IN OIL BEING DISCHARGED THROUGH THE VALVE COVER.

NHTSA ID: 06V296000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 324

Consequence Summary:

A FIRE CAN OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E046) AND WILL REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARTERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-7332, OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 14, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE FAILURE/CUMMINS

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL AND ISC DIESEL ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH THE CM850 FUEL SYSTEM, THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES, FROM THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP TO THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL, ARE PRONE TO FAILURE.

NHTSA ID: 06V212000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 798

Consequence Summary:

FAILURE OF THE LINE INTRODUCES HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SPRAY INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH CAN IGNITE WHEN IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH A HOT SURFACE.

Corrective Action:

CUMMINS WILL INSTALL A FUEL LINE BRACKET TO REDUCE FUEL LINE STRESS. A NEW FUEL LINE WILL BE INSTALLED WHEN ADDING THE BRACKET. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 7, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELCHAIR RAMP HINGE ASSEMBLY/CHAMP

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE SPOT WELDS WHICH HOLD THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP HINGE ASSEMBLY TOGETHER CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE RAMP TO SEPARATE, WHEN DEPLOYED UNDER LOAD, FROM THE BUS FRAME.

NHTSA ID: 06V034000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 682

Consequence Summary:

SEPARATION OF THE RAMP FROM THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO PASSENGERS ON THE RAMP.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL ADD NEW HARDWARE TO THE HINGES WHICH WILL MAKE THE SPOT-WELDING REDUNDANT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4874.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 18, 2006

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVE ASSEMBLY/HALDEX/MIDLAND

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RELAY VALVES BUILT BY HALDEX/MIDLAND AND DISTRIBUTED BY MERITOR/WABCO WITH VALVE BODY DATE CODE OF 342A4K. THIS VALVE, WHICH IS INSTALLED IN THE REAR AXLE AIR BRAKE CIRCUIT, CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE TO THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES.

NHTSA ID: 06V015000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 103

Consequence Summary:

FAILURE OF THE VALVE WOULD DISABLE THE REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKE CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE INSTALLED RELAY VALVE HAS A DATE CODE OF 342A4K AND IF NECESSARY WILL REPLACE THE VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4803.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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