2003 NEW FLYER C40LF

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 7 TSBs

07V068000 Feb 23, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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
THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE DECELERATION LAMP IS A SOLID LIGHT RATHER THAN A FLASHING LIGHT.
Remedy
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.
1,707 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
03V182000 May 16, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS WESTPORT B GAS PLUS OR C GAS PLUS 6 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION MAY NOT CORRECTLY DETECT A THROTTLE PLATE ACTUATOR FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN AN UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION.
Consequence
IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION FREE OF CHARGE. 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 CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357 OR NEW... Read more
497 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2003 NEW FLYER C40LF

7 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
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
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.
1525A Jan 1, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION OF AN OUTPUT WIRE TO CONTROL THE START UP AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ANTI-SKID SYSTEM (ABS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) USED ON D40LF AND C40LF MODELS. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations — NEW FLYER C40LF

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA09010 Opened: Jun 18, 2009 — Closed: Nov 19, 2010
EA — Closed — Model Year: 2005
Air Brake System
INVESTIGATION HAS NOT IDENTIFIED A DEFECT.THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPORTED COMPLAINTS RELATING TO THIS ISSUE SINCE 2006. SEE CLOSING REPORT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
PE09012 Opened: Feb 27, 2009 — Closed: Jun 18, 2009
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2005
AIR BRAKE SYSTEM
ODI IS CLOSING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION AND OPENING AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA09-010) TO FURTHER IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE THE VEHICLE ENVIRONMENT AND BRAKE SYSTEM FACTORS THAT MAY BE CAUSING OR CONTRIBUTING TO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE PERFORMANCE IN CERTAIN VEHICLES.
PE02006 Opened: Jan 28, 2002 — Closed: May 8, 2002
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1998
POWER STEERING HOSE

NEW FLYER C40LF — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NEW FLYER C40LF across all model years (1996–2013).

78 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

NEW FLYER C40LF — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2011 3 0 View
2010 3 0 View
2009 2 0 View
2008 4 0 View
2007 1 0 View
2006 3 0 View
2005 6 0 View
2004 6 0 View
2003 (current) 2 0
2002 4 0 View
2001 6 0 View
2000 8 0 View
1999 9 0 View
1998 10 0 View
1997 4 1 View
1996 3 0 View

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