2008 NEW FLYER C40LF
4 recalls — 0 complaints — 15 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
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
11V237000 Apr 14, 2011
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES PRODUCED FROM MAY 24, 2007, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLIES. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE TEETER LEVER BASE AND THE CAM PLATE.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY. A PASSENGER LEANING ON OR FORCED AGAINST THE DOOR COULD FALL THROUGH THE DOOR AND SUSTAIN INJURIES.
Remedy
NEW FLYER IS WORKING WITH THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLIES, VAPOR BUS, TO REPAIR THE AFFECTED BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE VAPOR BUS DEFECT REPORT 11E-010. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAPOR BUS AT 1-847-777-6450 OR NEW FLYER CUSTOMER SERVICES ... Read more
08V296000 Jul 3, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING 319 MY 2008 C40LF, C40LFR, D35LF, D40LF, D41LF, D61LFR, DE41LF, DE61LF, E40LFR, GE40LFR, AND DE41LFR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH PARKER HANNIFIN (VANSCO) CONTROL MODULES. A CERTAIN BATCH OF THE PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROL MODULES MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THIS DEFECT C... Read more
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE MODULE TO PROPERLY CONTROL THE VEHICLE SUB-SYSTEMS COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
THE AFFECTED MODULES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 14, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 NEW FLYER C40LF
15 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 044300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER | 1 |
| 045400 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER | 1 |
| 017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 021244 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | 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.
ITS5733
Jun 30, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REPLACE ENGINE BELT GUARD AND TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK BRACKET.
ITS5733
Jun 30, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REPLACE ENGINE BELT GUARD AND TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK BRACKET.
ITS5274
Dec 31, 2012
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REMOVE & REPLACE EXHAUST FLEX CONNECTOR.
ITS5274
Dec 31, 2012
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Technical Instruction to Remove & Replace Exhaust Flex Connector.
ITS5274
Dec 31, 2012
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Technical Instruction to Remove & Replace Exhaust Flex Connector.
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
ITS-4120
Dec 1, 2009
044300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
NEW FLYER: INSTALL REAR BRAKE CHAMBER PUSH ROD REINFORCEMENT TUBE. MODELS 40FT, AND CNG LOW FLOOR. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
ITS-4120
Dec 1, 2009
045400 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
NEW FLYER: INSTALL REAR BRAKE CHAMBER PUSH ROD REINFORCEMENT TUBE. MODELS 40FT, AND CNG LOW FLOOR. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
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
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
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
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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