Recall 2008002

The issue

On certain transit buses, hydraulic lines in the engine compartment may fail. This could introduce high pressure hydraulic fluid spray into the engine compartment, which could ignite, resulting in a vehicle fire. Hydraulic fluid leak may also result in a sudden loss of steering power assist. Loss of power assist function could result in a vehicle crash causing injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the hydraulic lines.

Description (français)

Sur certains autobus, des canalisations hydrauliques dans le compartiment moteur pourraient faire défaut. Cela pourrait provoquer une fuite de liquide hydraulique sous haute pression dans le compartiment moteur; ce liquide pourrait s'enflammer et causer un incendie. Une fuite de liquide hydraulique pourrait aussi causer une perte de l'assistance de la direction. Une perte de l'assistance de la direction pourrait causer un accident blessant quelqu'un ou entraînant des pertes de vie. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront remplacer les canalisations hydrauliques.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: NEW Flyer D40LF