New Flyer C40lfr 2006
Model C40lfr made in 2006 by New Flyer got 3 investigations there are 4 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, interior lighting and service brakes, air.
Model 2006
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 - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V010000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | V (Vehicle) | 1049 | 01/15/2008 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 01/09/2008 | 01/09/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain buses have stainless steel hydraulic lines with 90 | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of these lines, located in the engine compartment, could result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | New flyer will remove these lines and replace them with a previously proven design of flexible lines. the recall began on january 15, 2008. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 03/09/2006 to 05/31/2006 | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V367000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 12/01/2002 to 11/30/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 1412 | 10/02/2009 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 09/24/2009 | 09/28/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | New flyer is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between may 2002 and september 2009 equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. the connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | New flyer will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on october2, 2009. owners may contact new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4876. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V103000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 11/01/2006 to 02/28/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 719 | 03/27/2007 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 03/13/2007 | 03/14/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain transit buses equipped with graham white air dryers, the air dryer timer modules may allow sufficient quantities of moisture to enter and affect the operation of the vehicle air brake system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the air brake system due to moisture could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the air dryer timer module on the affected vehicles. the recall began on march 22, 2007. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | New flyer recall no. r07-004.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 | |
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. | ||||||