New Flyer D40lf 2009
Model D40lf made in 2009 by New Flyer got 2 recalls as well as 8 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment and equipment adaptive. There were some recalls concerningpower train and structure.
Model 2009
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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| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V089000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | V (Vehicle) | 1845 | 03/10/2010 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 03/09/2010 | 03/09/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | New flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 transit buses. these models have an inspection panel located above the drive shaft in the passenger compartment flooring for easy inspection and removal of the drive shaft. this panel may not be of sufficient strength to prevent foreign matter from entering the passenger compartment in the event of a drive shaft failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the drive shaft access panel to maintain passenger compartment integrity could result in injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will incorporate an energy absorbing honeycomb material to the underside of the access panel. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on march 10, 2010. owners may contact new flyer at 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V591000 | New Flyer Industries Ltd. | V (Vehicle) | 2048 | MFR | New Flyer Industries Ltd. | 12/17/2012 | 12/18/2012 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | New flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 transit buses, models: c35lf, c40lfr, d35lfr, d40lf, d40lfr, d60lf, d60lfa, d60lfr, de35lfa, de40lf, de40lfa, de40lfr, de60lf, de60lfa, de60lfr, and xde40. the drive shaft access panel may have insufficient strength or be not properly secured to the floor. if the drive shaft fails, debris from the driveshaft failure may enter the passenger compartment through the panel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | New flyer will notify the owners, and dealers will install a steel plate under the access panel on affected buses, free of charge. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | New flyer's campaign recall number is r12-040.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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| ITS-4845 | 12/01/2011 | 10042654 | New flyer: information regarding backer plate installation for fire extinguisher mount. no model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| ITS-4845 | 12/01/2011 | 10042654 | New flyer: information regarding backer plate installation for fire extinguisher mount. no model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2012 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| ITS-4840 | 12/01/2011 | 10042652 | New flyer: bulletin providing information regarding the updating and installation of the stepwell led lights. no model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2012 | |
| 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 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| ITS-4768 | 12/01/2011 | 10042650 | New flyer: the power steering return line needs to remove and replace the hydraulic reservoir sight glass and to add 5 psi check valve. no model years listed. | 01/04/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| ITS-4768 | 12/01/2011 | 10042650 | New flyer: the power steering return line needs to remove and replace the hydraulic reservoir sight glass and to add 5 psi check valve. no model years listed. | 01/04/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| ITS-4725 | 12/01/2011 | 10042651 | New flyer: information concerning the relocation of the leveling valves in the rear. no model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2012 | |
| ITS-4763 | 12/01/2011 | 10042653 | New flyer: information in bulletin pertaining to the rear leveling valves relocation. no model years listed. *pe | 01/04/2012 | |