New Flyer D40lf 1994
Model D40lf made in 1994 by New Flyer got 4 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and service brakes, air.
Model 1994
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 01/01/1994 to 12/31/2003 | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V239000 | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | from 03/01/1994 to 07/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 373 | 02/29/1996 | MFR | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | 12/13/1995 | 01/02/1996 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The brake release timing does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: premature brake wear could cause increased stopping distances increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with parts, instructions and assistance in restoring the brake timing to fmvss 121 requirements. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; air systems.vehicle description: transit buses.note: 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 1-204-224-1251. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 95V239001 | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 81 | 09/30/1997 | MFR | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | 10/31/1997 | 11/07/1997 | 571 | 121 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The brake release timing does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: premature brake wear could cause increased stopping distances increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with parts, instructions and assistance in restoring the brake timing to fmvss 121 requirements. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; air systems.vehicle description: transit buses.note: 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 1-204-224-1251. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V074000 | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | from 01/01/1993 to 12/31/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 469 | 03/01/2001 | MFR | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | 03/07/2001 | 03/21/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses. five (5) front radius rods installed in these buses have failed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A failure of a front radius rod could cause a shift in the front axle, possibly resulting in a loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the radius rod. owner notification began march 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| ITS755 | 10/28/1996 | 50866 | Engine mounts replacement. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| ITS746 | 10/21/1996 | 50868 | Driveshaft replacement. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 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 | |