Recall
New Flyer D40i — 13V485000
NHTSA ID
13V485000
Make
New Flyer
Model
D40i
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2013-09-20
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Units Affected
57
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R13-021
Summary
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 D40I transit buses manufactured January 14, 2005, through October 19, 2006, and equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers and DC-DC converters containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers and converters, free of charge. The recall began on November 4, 2013. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-982-8400. New Flyer's recall number is R13-021.