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2006 NEW FLYER C40LF

3 recalls — 0 complaints — 6 TSBs

17V130000 Mar 1, 2017
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
New Flyer Industries Ltd (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2006 L40LFand DE60LF transit buses, 2006-2007 C35LF, C40LFR, D35LF, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE40LF and DE40LFR transit buses, and 2005-2007 C40LF, D40LF, D60LF, DE60LFA, GE40LF, 2007 D35LFR, and DE60LFR transit buses. These vehicles are equipped wit... Read more
Consequence
Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams and determine a repair, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R17-002.
2,357 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: New Flyer Industries Ltd.
12V466000 Sep 24, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Defect Description
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 C40LF and 2006 C40LFR transit buses, equipped with John Deere 8.1 liter turbocharged, compressed natural gas engines, model number 6081HFN04, manufactured from June 2002 through January 2008. Failures can occur within the engine turbocharger. The ... Read more
Consequence
Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, or stalling; possibly leading to a vehicle crash.
Remedy
The remedy for this issue is still under development. An interim letter was mailed on October 3, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-1251.
163 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
09V367000 Sep 24, 2009
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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
A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
Remedy
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.
1,412 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 NEW FLYER C40LF

6 manufacturer communications from 4 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
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.

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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2013 2 0 View
2012 2 0 View
2011 3 0 View
2010 3 0 View
2009 2 0 View
2008 4 0 View
2007 1 0 View
2006 (current) 3 0
2005 6 0 View
2004 6 0 View
2003 2 0 View
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

Other NEW FLYER Models

Model Recalls Complaints
40BRT 0 0 View
40LFA 0 0 View
40SF 0 0 View
C30LF 0 0 View
C35LF 0 0 View
C35LFR 0 0 View
C40FLR 0 0 View
C40HF 0 0 View