New Flyer C40lf 2005
Model C40lf made in 2005 by New Flyer got 3 investigations there are 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. The car had one investigation (service brakes, air). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment adaptive and service brakes, air.
Model 2005
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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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V370000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 09/01/2004 to 07/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 665 | 08/30/2005 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 08/25/2005 | 08/29/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain transit buses, hydraulic fluid can leak at the flange fitting due to improper installation procedures. incorrect installation procedures may cause damage to the o-ring of the flange assembly, compromising the sealing capability of the o-ring. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Leaks caused due to damaged o-rings could cause hydraulic fluid to be sprayed onto hot surfaces and ignite. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | New flyer will contact customers with parts and instructions on how to complete this recall. the recall began on august 30, 2005. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V466000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 05/13/2005 to 03/07/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 163 | ODI | New Flyer Industries Ltd. | 09/24/2012 | 09/24/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | New flyer is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 c40lf and 2006 c40lfr transit buses, equipped with john deere 8.1 liter turbocharged, compressed natural gas engines, model number 6081hfn04, manufactured from june 2002 through january 2008. failures can occur within the engine turbocharger. the turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in damage to the engine and/or an oil leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, or stalling; possibly leading to a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The remedy for this issue is still under development. an interim letter was mailed on october 3, 2012. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-224-1251. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | New flyer's recall campaign number is r12-025.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V034000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 10/01/2004 to 08/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 682 | 02/15/2006 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 02/07/2006 | 02/09/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain transit buses, the spot welds which hold the wheelchair ramp hinge assembly together can fail allowing the ramp to separate, when deployed under load, from the bus frame. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of the ramp from the vehicle could result in injury to passengers on the ramp. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will add new hardware to the hinges which will make the spot-welding redundant. the recall began on february 15, 2006. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4874. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V015000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 12/22/2004 to 02/10/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 103 | 01/25/2006 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 01/18/2006 | 01/23/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain transit buses equipped with relay valves built by haldex/midland and distributed by meritor/wabco with valve body date code of 342a4k. this valve, which is installed in the rear axle air brake circuit, can fail resulting in a loss of air pressure to the rear service brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the valve would disable the rear axle service brake circuit and result in extended stopping distances which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect to see if the installed relay valve has a date code of 342a4k and if necessary will replace the valve free of charge. the recall began on january 25, 2006. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4803. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V116000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 04/01/2004 to 02/28/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 178 | 04/06/2005 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 03/25/2005 | 03/29/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain transit buses equipped with meritor front axle assemblies, a weld is missing on the radius rod attachment bracketand the bracket may fatigue and fail while in use. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Bracket failure could result in a crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the brackets free of charge. the recall began on april 6, 2005. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||
| EA09010 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 06/18/2009 | 11/19/2010 | Air Brake System | ||
| Investigation has not identified a defect.there have been no reported complaints relating to this issue since 2006. see closing report for further details. | ||||||
| EA09010 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 06/18/2009 | AIR BRAKE SYSTEM | |||
| Odi is opening this engineering analysis to further identify and evaluate the vehicle environment and brake system factors that may be causing or contributing to extended stopping distance performance in certain vehicles. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS | ||||||
| PE09012 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 02/27/2009 | 06/18/2009 | AIR BRAKE SYSTEM | ||
| Odi is closing this preliminary evaluation and opening an engineering analysis (ea09-010) to further identify and evaluate the vehicle environment and brake system factors that may be causing or contributing to extended stopping distance performance in certain vehicles. | ||||||