2009 NEW FLYER C35LF

4 recalls — 0 complaints — 8 TSBs

15V292000 May 18, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, 2008-2013 C40LF, 2008-2013 C40LFR, 2009 L40LFR, 2009 C35LF, 2013-2014 XN35, 2011-2014 XN40, and 2012-2014 XN60 buses, equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures ma... Read more
Consequence
If the engine oil comes into contact with hot surfaces, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of New Flyer, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit cr... Read more
2,956 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: New Flyer Industries Ltd.
14V087000 Mar 4, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
New Flyer Industries Canada ULC (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009 C35LF and L40LFR, model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, model year 2008-2013 C40LF and C40LFR, model year 2013 XN35, model year 2011-2013 XN40 and model year 2012-2013 XN60 transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport Mo... Read more
Consequence
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners, and authorized Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Customers may contact New Flyer at 1-204-934-4876 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. New Flyer's number associated w... Read more
2,139 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: New Flyer Industries Ltd.
12V591000 Dec 17, 2012
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
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 t... Read more
Consequence
If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants.
Remedy
New Flyer notification to owners on 01/03/2013. 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.
2,048 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: New Flyer Industries Ltd.
10V089000 Mar 9, 2010
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
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 FR... Read more
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT ACCESS PANEL TO MAINTAIN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INTEGRITY COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
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.
1,845 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2009 NEW FLYER C35LF

8 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT2
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY1
021244 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
SMB191 May 6, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service Manual Bulletin - Changes to Cummins ISLG and L9N engine oil specifications and oil change intervals.
SMB191 May 6, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Service Manual Bulletin - Changes to Cummins ISLG and L9N engine oil specifications and oil change intervals.
TSIB 20-01 Apr 3, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical Service Information Bulletin describing changes to the Cummins ISLG, L9N, ISB6.7G and B6.7N engine oil specifications.
PMB049 Jan 5, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Parts Manual Bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the Kongsberg brake and accelerator assembly on specifically equipped vehicles.
SMB178 Jan 5, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles.
SMB178 Jan 5, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles.
SMB-108 Apr 19, 2011
017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES: CORRECT TORQUE FOR FRONT AXLE TIE RODS. *RM
SMB-108 Apr 19, 2011
021244 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES: CORRECT TORQUE FOR FRONT AXLE TIE RODS. *RM

NEW FLYER C35LF — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NEW FLYER C35LF across all model years (1996–2009).

44 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

NEW FLYER C35LF — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2009 (current) 4 0
2007 2 0 View
2006 1 0 View
2005 2 0 View
2004 3 0 View
2003 1 0 View
2002 4 0 View
2001 5 0 View
2000 4 0 View
1999 6 0 View
1998 8 0 View
1997 3 0 View
1996 1 0 View

Other NEW FLYER Models

Model Recalls Complaints
40BRT 0 0 View
40LFA 0 0 View
40SF 0 0 View
C30LF 0 0 View
C35LFR 0 0 View
C40FLR 0 0 View
C40HF 0 0 View
C40LF 0 0 View