New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V485000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V485000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2004-2006 d40i transit buses manufactured january 14, 2005, through october 19, 2006, and equipped with sure power battery equalizers and dc-dc converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound Includes 57 affected units, Battery Equalizers/DC-DC Converters-Possible Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2004-2006 d40i transit buses manufactured january 14, 2005, through october 19, 2006, and equipped with sure power battery equalizers and dc-dc converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound
Defect Summary
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 d40i transit buses manufactured january 14, 2005, through october 19, 2006, and equipped with sure power battery equalizers and dc-dc converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Corrective Action
New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers and converters, free of charge. the recall began on november 4, 2013. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400. new flyer's recall number is r13-021.