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New Flyer D30LF Recall 98V141: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System

NHTSA campaign 98V141, reported June 23, 1998, 98 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 98V141NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUXILIARY DIESEL POWERED HEATER (PROHEAT BRAVO MODEL 80). AN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED FUEL REGULATOR CAN ALLOW AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF FUEL INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER.
Risk
THIS LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO A POTENTIAL FOR FLAMES TO ESCAPE FROM THE HEATER EXHAUST.
Remedy
TELEFLEX CANADA, THE MANUFACTURER OF THE HEATER, WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE REGULATORS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 1998.ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED AND THEIR VEHICLES REPAIRED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS NECESSARY ON THIS RECALL.

Affected vehicles

New Flyer D30LF1998
New Flyer D40LF1997