NHTSA Recall 08V053000: Air conditioner (equipment)
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 431 vehicles. It affects 1996–2001 New Flyer D60HF.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V053000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › APPLIANCE › AIR CONDITIONER |
| Report received | February 5, 2008 |
| Owner notification | February 6, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
New flyer is recalling 431 my 1996-2001 d60hf diesel transit buses equipped with a rooftop air conditioning evaporator. The evaporator drain lines make contact with components (ballast assemblies) within the interior lighting panel below the drain line port. This can result in either damage to the drain line, which introduces moisture into the lighting panel, or restriction of the line which results in a back-up and overflow of moisture through the fresh air return vent and back into the lighting panel.
Safety risk
Moisture in sufficient quantities within the lighting panel may result in a shorting of the electrical components and a vehicle fire.
Remedy
New flyer will incorporate an elbow fitting into the drain line where it enters the lighting panel from the roof, which will promote clearance between the line and the ballast assembly. The recall began on february 6, 2008. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4803.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V053000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.