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2012 NEW FLYER C40LF

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 7 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.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2012 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
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY1
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.
ITS5907 Jan 31, 2015
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Technical Instruction to Add EMP Radiator Ground Straps.

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 (current) 2 0
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 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