The issue
Certain buses equipped with Vanner 60 Series Battery Equalizers manufactured between November 25, 1998, and July 21,2000. The equalizers built in this time frame could possible have inadequate circuit protection. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury. Correction: Vanner, Inc. will notify owners and make arrangements for the equalizer to be inspected and replaced free of charge
Description (français)
Vise certains autobus équipés d'égalisateurs de batteries Vanner série 60 fabriqués entre le 25 novembre 1998 et le 21 juillet 2000. Il se peut que les égalisateurs construits entre ces deux dates ne soient pas dotés d'un dispositif de protection de circuit adéquat. Une panne de circuit électrique peut distraire le conducteur, ce qui peut causer un accident. Correction : Vanner Inc. devra aviser les propriétaires de ces véhicules et inspecter l'égalisateur de batteries et s'il y a lieu de le faire remplacer sans frais.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New Flyer C35LF | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| NEW Flyer C40LF | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| New Flyer D30LF | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| New Flyer D35LF | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| NEW Flyer D40LF | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| New Flyer D60 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| New Flyer D60LF | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW Flyer C35LF | 1998 | 0 | 8 |
| NEW Flyer C35LF | 1999 | 0 | 6 |
| NEW Flyer C35LF | 2000 | 0 | 4 |
| NEW Flyer C40LF | 1998 | 0 | 10 |
| NEW Flyer C40LF | 1999 | 0 | 9 |
| NEW Flyer C40LF | 2000 | 0 | 8 |
| NEW Flyer D30LF | 1998 | 0 | 6 |
| NEW Flyer D30LF | 1999 | 0 | 4 |
| NEW Flyer D30LF | 2000 | 0 | 5 |
| NEW Flyer D35LF | 1998 | 0 | 8 |
| NEW Flyer D35LF | 1999 | 0 | 6 |
| NEW Flyer D35LF | 2000 | 0 | 5 |
| NEW Flyer D40LF | 1998 | 1 | 9 |
| NEW Flyer D40LF | 1999 | 0 | 7 |
| NEW Flyer D40LF | 2000 | 0 | 7 |
| NEW Flyer D60 | 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| NEW Flyer D60 | 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| NEW Flyer D60 | 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| NEW Flyer D60LF | 1998 | 0 | 3 |
| NEW Flyer D60LF | 1999 | 0 | 5 |
| NEW Flyer D60LF | 2000 | 0 | 4 |