New Flyer Ge40lf 2004-2010

Model Ge40lf made by New Flyer got 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive and service brakes, air.

Car model


Name Recalls Bulletins Consumer Complaints
New Flyer Ge40lf 2004 2 1 0
New Flyer Ge40lf 2005 3 1 0
New Flyer Ge40lf 2007 1 1 0
New Flyer Ge40lf 2009 1 1 3
New Flyer Ge40lf 2010 1 2 0

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
06V034000NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTDfrom 10/01/2004 to 08/31/2005V (Vehicle)68202/15/2006MFRNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD02/07/200602/09/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain transit buses, the spot welds which hold the wheelchair ramp hinge assembly together can fail allowing the ramp to separate, when deployed under load, from the bus frame.
Consequence SummarySeparation of the ramp from the vehicle could result in injury to passengers on the ramp.
Corrective SummaryDealers will add new hardware to the hinges which will make the spot-welding redundant. the recall began on february 15, 2006. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4874.
NotesCustomers 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 - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE
06V015000NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTDfrom 12/22/2004 to 02/10/2005V (Vehicle)10301/25/2006MFRNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD01/18/200601/23/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain transit buses equipped with relay valves built by haldex/midland and distributed by meritor/wabco with valve body date code of 342a4k. this valve, which is installed in the rear axle air brake circuit, can fail resulting in a loss of air pressure to the rear service brakes.
Consequence SummaryFailure of the valve would disable the rear axle service brake circuit and result in extended stopping distances which could result in a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect to see if the installed relay valve has a date code of 342a4k and if necessary will replace the valve free of charge. the recall began on january 25, 2006. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4803.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SMB-11109/16/201110041671New flyer: service manual regarding changes of installation on output yoke of allison transmission. *pe10/24/2011