New Flyer C40lf 1997
Model C40lf made in 1997 by New Flyer got 1 consumer complain there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to seat belts. . Technical service bulletines regarding power train. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, steering and suspension.
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V068000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 01/01/1996 to 12/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1707 | 03/17/2007 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 02/23/2007 | 02/27/2007 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps reflective devices, and associated equipment. the flashing deceleration lamps were an optional item for some of these buses. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The standard requires that the deceleration lamp is a solid light rather than a flashing light. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will rewire the electrical system to remove the flashing function or install a new programmable logic controller (plc) which will make the lamps burn steady free of charge. the recall began on march 5, 2007. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration1s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V268000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 01/01/1994 to 12/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1768 | 07/10/2007 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 06/11/2007 | 06/26/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain transit buses, the u-joint assemblies have inadequate spline engagement on one of the two end yokes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Excessive play in the steering system could develop and, if not corrected, cause a loss of steering control which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The u-joint assembly will be inspected and replaced if necessary. the recall began on june 10, 2007. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4874. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V112000 | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 480 | 07/01/2002 | ODI | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | 05/22/2002 | 05/22/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain low floor buses, the power steering hose was incorrectly installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The hose can leak, creating the risk of an engine fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the hose. owner notification began july 1, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-228-8984. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V160000 | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | from 06/01/1997 to 12/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 978 | 05/28/2001 | MFR | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | 05/22/2001 | 05/22/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses. there could be a casting defect in the left side spring tower. the spring towers support the vehicle structure, and failure of a tower could cause a sudden shift in the front axle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could lead to loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the spring tower. owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8181. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| SMB-111 | 09/16/2011 | 10041671 | New flyer: service manual regarding changes of installation on output yoke of allison transmission. *pe | 10/24/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 12/26/2003 | |||
| This is in regards to the shoulder harnesses in pierce transit buses, lakewood, washington 98499. the shoulder harness is a 2 part seat belt. during driving conditions, the shoulder harness locks up randomly, and prevents the safe operation of the bus. many bus drivers in washington state do not wear the shoulder harness part due to the injuries many drivers has sustained when worn. ussc seat manufacturer's develop and install these harnesses directly on the seats. there are 4 major bus companies with these seats and the same malfunctions. the cost to repair them is more than the companies want to spend. therefore buses with faulty equiptment are on the road daily. passengers and fellow drivers are at serious risk. police and wsp will not enforce the seat belt law and force the companies to fix this lethal problem. please investigate and force compliance upon the companies, and the manufacturer. | |||