NEW Flyer 1997 Exterior Lighting recall
Recalled June 20, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97V103000 · NEW Flyer
Hazard
IF THE DRL MODULE OVER-HEATS AND THE HEADLAMPS GO OUT, THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH DETAILED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW DRL MODULES.
Units
218 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP (DRL) MODULE CAN OVER-HEAT AND SHUT DOWN AFTER AS LITTLE AS 45 MINUTES OF HIGH BEAM USE. THIS WILL CAUSE TOTAL HEADLAMP FAILURE OF BOTH HIGH AND LOW BEAM.
What to do
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH DETAILED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW DRL MODULES.
Product
NEW Flyer C35LF · NEW Flyer D30LF · NEW Flyer D35LF · NEW Flyer D40LF
Manufacturer(s)
redundant NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →