New Flyer C40lf 2004
Model C40lf made in 2004 by New Flyer got 6 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment adaptive.
Model 2004
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 - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V370000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 09/01/2004 to 07/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 665 | 08/30/2005 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 08/25/2005 | 08/29/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain transit buses, hydraulic fluid can leak at the flange fitting due to improper installation procedures. incorrect installation procedures may cause damage to the o-ring of the flange assembly, compromising the sealing capability of the o-ring. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Leaks caused due to damaged o-rings could cause hydraulic fluid to be sprayed onto hot surfaces and ignite. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | New flyer will contact customers with parts and instructions on how to complete this recall. the recall began on august 30, 2005. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V034000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 10/01/2004 to 08/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 682 | 02/15/2006 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 02/07/2006 | 02/09/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | Separation of the ramp from the vehicle could result in injury to passengers on the ramp. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V068000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 01/01/1996 to 12/31/2004 | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V367000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 07/01/2004 to 12/31/2006 | 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 - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V015000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 12/22/2004 to 02/10/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 103 | 01/25/2006 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 01/18/2006 | 01/23/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | Failure of the valve would disable the rear axle service brake circuit and result in extended stopping distances which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V116000 | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | from 04/01/2004 to 02/28/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 178 | 04/06/2005 | MFR | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | 03/25/2005 | 03/29/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain transit buses equipped with meritor front axle assemblies, a weld is missing on the radius rod attachment bracketand the bracket may fatigue and fail while in use. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Bracket failure could result in a crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the brackets free of charge. the recall began on april 6, 2005. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| 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 | |