New Flyer C40lf 1998

Model C40lf made in 1998 by New Flyer got 1 investigation there are 10 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting.

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
01V033006NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITEDfrom 11/01/1998 to 09/30/2000V (Vehicle)2100MFRNEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.04/30/200105/15/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. the equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
Consequence SummaryWithout fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. the failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the buses for certain equalizers by the date code. the affected equalizers will be replaced by vanner. new flyer is conducting the owner notification for this campaign. 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 vanner at 1-800-227-6937 or new flyer at 1-204-982-8413.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER
05V045000NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD V (Vehicle)80512/19/2006ODINEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD02/04/200502/08/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger compressor wheel can break, resulting in shaft imbalance and lubricating oil passes into the exhaust system.
Consequence SummaryThis can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in personal injuries.
Corrective SummaryDetroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will install an exhaust temperature sensor and reprogram the emc calibration free of charge. owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or new flyer at 204-982-8400.
NotesCustomers 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
07V068000NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTDfrom 01/01/1996 to 12/31/2004V (Vehicle)170703/17/2007MFRNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD02/23/200702/27/2007571108
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThe standard requires that the deceleration lamp is a solid light rather than a flashing light.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
00V275000NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.from 03/01/1998 to 11/30/1999V (Vehicle)20603/16/2001MFRNEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.09/15/200009/22/2000571121
Defect SummaryVehicle description: certain transit buses equipped with abs fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. the rear brake release time can exceed the requirements.
Consequence SummaryA slow brake release can cause premature brake wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryThe repair will involve installing a quick release valve or increasing the size of the rear brake control line.
NotesOwner notification began march 16, 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. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
99V077000NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.from 03/01/1998 to 11/30/1998V (Vehicle)52903/15/1999MFRNEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.04/13/199904/20/1999571121
Defect SummaryVehicle description: transit buses. the rear brake release time can exceed the requirements of fmvss no. 121.
Consequence SummaryA slow brake release can cause premature brake wear which if left unchecked could lead to brake failure and vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will increase the rear brake delivery lines and the rear brake signal line.
NotesOwner notification was expected to begin during march 1999.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STEERING
07V268000NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTDfrom 01/01/1994 to 12/31/2000V (Vehicle)176807/10/2007MFRNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD06/11/200706/26/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain transit buses, the u-joint assemblies have inadequate spline engagement on one of the two end yokes.
Consequence SummaryExcessive play in the steering system could develop and, if not corrected, cause a loss of steering control which could result in a crash.
Corrective SummaryThe 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.
NotesCustomers 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
02V112000NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. V (Vehicle)48007/01/2002ODINEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.05/22/200205/22/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain low floor buses, the power steering hose was incorrectly installed.
Consequence SummaryThe hose can leak, creating the risk of an engine fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
01V265000NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.from 07/01/1998 to 07/31/2001V (Vehicle)155209/17/2001MFRNEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.08/22/200109/04/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: transit buses. the clamp nuts for the center link tie rods may have been inadequately tightened.
Consequence SummaryInadequately tightened clamp nuts could lead to the tie rods separating from the center link possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryNew flyer will will inspect the tie rod end clamp lock nuts to ensure that the nuts are properly tightened. any damaged tie rods will be replaced. owner notification began september 17, 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
02V059001NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.from 01/01/1998 to 10/31/2000V (Vehicle)1771MFRNEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.02/14/200202/27/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain low floor transit buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels, due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of imperfect bonding and cause separation of the frame and door panel.
Consequence SummaryUnder these conditions, if the panel is separating or has separated, a passenger could fall from the bus onto the roadway, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Corrective SummaryVapor will notify customers to have their buses inspected and will install mechanical fasteners to attach the skins to the frame elements free of charge. owner notification began december 10, 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 vapor corporation at 847-967-8300 or new flyer at 1-204-224-1251.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION
01V160000NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.from 06/01/1997 to 12/31/1998V (Vehicle)97805/28/2001MFRNEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.05/22/200105/22/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis condition could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SMB-11109/16/201110041671New flyer: service manual regarding changes of installation on output yoke of allison transmission. *pe10/24/2011

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING
PE02006NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.01/28/200205/08/2002POWER STEERING HOSE02V112000
 Allege fire reportedly erupts in the engine compartment due to power steering hose