New Flyer · Canada · Crit
New Flyer DE40LF, D40LF: Steering
Affects New Flyer DE40LF, D40LF · 2004–2005 — about 133 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain low floor transit buses, a fitting which connects the high pressure hydraulic line to the engine cooling fan motor assembly may leak. As a result, hydraulic fluid may be sprayed onto hot surfaces and ignite. Correction: Owner notification including repair instructions for hydraulic fan motor flange fitting replacement will be supplied.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational