New Flyer D40lf 2001
Model D40lf made in 2001 by New Flyer got 1 consumer complain, 1 investigation there are 5 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to service brakes, air. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, power train. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and steering.
Model 2001
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 - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V320000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | V (Vehicle) | 321 | 12/19/2007 | ODI | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | 07/08/2005 | 07/14/2005 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in a fire in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or new flyer at 1-204-982-8400. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V112000 | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 480 | 07/01/2002 | ODI | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | 05/22/2002 | 05/22/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain low floor buses, the power steering hose was incorrectly installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The hose can leak, creating the risk of an engine fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V265000 | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | from 07/01/1998 to 07/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 1552 | 09/17/2001 | MFR | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | 08/22/2001 | 09/04/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses. the clamp nuts for the center link tie rods may have been inadequately tightened. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inadequately tightened clamp nuts could lead to the tie rods separating from the center link possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | New 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V004008 | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | from 05/01/2001 to 10/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 1107 | MFR | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | 05/16/2002 | 05/21/2002 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Williams controls is handling the replacement of this pedal. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1-503-684-8600 or new flyer at 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| ITS-4086 | 12/01/2009 | 10031204 | New flyer: install alternator support bracket. models include 40ft, 60ft, dsl, and elec low floor. no model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2010 | |
| 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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE07053 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 10/29/2007 | 02/22/2008 | INTERIOR FIRES | 08V053000 | |
| The office of defects investigation opened this preliminary evaluationbased on a fleet report of 3 thermal events allegedlythe result of condensation from the air conditioner's evaporator drain hose shorting electrical connections and various electrical components. the investigation was opened to evaluate and determine the cause of these thermal events. a technical evaluationdetermined that the drain line for the rooftop evaporator unit contacted the ballast inverter for the fluorescent lighting panel and became abraded.the abrasion of the drain lineresulted in low pressure and low volumes of moisture being introduced into the lighting panel resulting in electrical shorts.new flyer decided to conduct a safety recall to correct the problem.the corrective action will be to install an elbow on the air conditioning drain line where it enters the bus interior.this elbow relocates the drain line to provide the needed clearance between the line and lighting components.this remedy resolves the issue under investigation and, therefore, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 07/10/2007 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 new flyer low floor bus. the vehicle would not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. a mechanic stated that something in the air system is momentarily reducing the amount of air that is received through the hydraulic braking system. on one occasion, the failure caused the contact to crash into a tree. several occupants reported minor injuries. the driver stated that the abs warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. the manufacturer did not assist. the vin and mileages were unknown. | |||