New Flyer C40lf 2008
Model C40lf made in 2008 by New Flyer got 3 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, service brakes, air and steering. The car had one investigation (service brakes, air). There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, service brakes, air.
Model 2008
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V237000 | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1123 | 04/29/2011 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 04/14/2011 | 04/14/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | New flyer is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 low floor transit buses produced from may 24, 2007, through march 1, 2011 and equipped with teeter lever assemblies. there is insufficient engagement between the teeter lever base and the cam plate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the teeter lever assembly will cause the rear side exit door to operate improperly. a passenger leaning on or forced against the door could fall through the door and sustain injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | New flyer is working with the manufacturer of the teeter lever assemblies, vapor bus, to repair the affected buses free of charge. please see vapor bus defect report 11e-010. the safety recall began on april 29, 2011. owners may contact vapor bus at 1-847-777-6450 or new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4874. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V296000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 04/01/2008 to 06/30/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 319 | 07/01/2008 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 07/03/2008 | 07/08/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | New flyer is recalling 319 my 2008 c40lf, c40lfr, d35lf, d40lf, d41lf, d61lfr, de41lf, de61lf, e40lfr, ge40lfr, and de41lfr transit buses equipped with parker hannifin 9vansco) control modules. a certain batch of the programmable logic control modules may have a manufacturing defect. this defect could produce erratic behavior of certain input/output signals to and from the affected module. this erratic behavior could potentially impact certain functions such as the headlights, brake lights, throttle control, and control of the articulated joint. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the module to properly control the vehicle sub-systems could result in vehicle crash, injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The affected modules will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on july 14, 2008. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | New flyer recall no. r08-022.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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CHAMBER | |||||
| ITS-4120 | 12/01/2009 | 10031224 | New flyer: install rear brake chamber push rod reinforcement tube. models 40ft, and cng low floor. no model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2010 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - CHAMBER | |||||
| ITS-4120 | 12/01/2009 | 10031224 | New flyer: install rear brake chamber push rod reinforcement tube. models 40ft, and cng low floor. no model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2010 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SMB-108 | 04/19/2011 | 10039659 | Ready | 08/08/2011 | |
| SMB-108 | 04/19/2011 | 10039659 | New flyer industries: correct torque for front axle tie rods. *rm | 08/08/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | |||||
| SMB-108 | 04/19/2011 | 10039659 | Ready | 08/08/2011 | |
| SMB-108 | 04/19/2011 | 10039659 | New flyer industries: correct torque for front axle tie rods. *rm | 08/08/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | ||||||