Recalls
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2002-2006 D60HF DIESEL 60 FOOT HIGH FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFT, OR HAVE AFTERMARKET LIFT-U CONTROL BOXES INSTALLED. A DEFECT IN THE CONTROL BOX COULD CAUSE THE OUTBOARD RAMP BARRIER TO FOLD IN TOWARD A LIFT PASSENGER.
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLIES HAVE INADEQUATE SPLINE ENGAGEMENT ON ONE OF THE TWO END YOKES.
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE CENTER AXLE WHEEL END BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What NEW Flyer told its dealers about the 2002 NEW Flyer D60HF: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 635901 | INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE SPIGOT BEARINGA ND GEAR-TO-CASE BOLTS ON HF REAR DIFFERENTIAL ON D60HF MODELS. *TT |
| 10128680 | This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles. |
| 10128679 | This Parts Manual Bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the Kongsberg brake and accelerator assembly on specifically equipped vehicles. |
| 10002235 | REPLACE THE EXISTING LEVELING VALVE BRACKETS ON A D60HF FOR CENTRE AND REAR AXLES ON THE CURBSIDE ONLY. THE NEW BRACKET WILL HAVE 3 SETS OF HOLES FOR MOUNTING THE LEVELING VALVE. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
INTERIOR FIRES
SEAT BRACKET FAILURE
BRAKES FAIL TO RELEASE, BUS JACK-KNIFES
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation