2009 NEW FLYER D40LF
2 recalls — 0 complaints — 12 TSBs
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.
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2009 NEW FLYER D40LF
12 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID | 1 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
SMB180
Aug 17, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Service Manual Bulletin Provides Updated Preventive Maintenace Interval for the Crankcase Breather Tube Element on Buses Equipped with a Cummins Diesel ISL 07 or ISL 09 Engine.
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.
TSIB1601
Aug 31, 2016
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
REWORK EXISTING EXHAUST TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR UPDATED CUMMINS EGR COOLER INSTALLATION
ITS-4768
Dec 1, 2011
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NEW FLYER: THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE NEEDS TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR SIGHT GLASS AND TO ADD 5 PSI CHECK VALVE. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED.
ITS-4768
Dec 1, 2011
015300 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
NEW FLYER: THE POWER STEERING RETURN LINE NEEDS TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR SIGHT GLASS AND TO ADD 5 PSI CHECK VALVE. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED.
ITS-4840
Dec 1, 2011
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NEW FLYER: BULLETIN PROVIDING INFORMATION REGARDING THE UPDATING AND INSTALLATION OF THE STEPWELL LED LIGHTS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
ITS-4763
Dec 1, 2011
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
NEW FLYER: INFORMATION IN BULLETIN PERTAINING TO THE REAR LEVELING VALVES RELOCATION. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
ITS-4845
Dec 1, 2011
350000 EQUIPMENT
NEW FLYER: INFORMATION REGARDING BACKER PLATE INSTALLATION FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER MOUNT. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
ITS-4845
Dec 1, 2011
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NEW FLYER: INFORMATION REGARDING BACKER PLATE INSTALLATION FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER MOUNT. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
ITS-4086
Dec 1, 2009
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
NEW FLYER: INSTALL ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKET. MODELS INCLUDE 40FT, 60FT, DSL, AND ELEC LOW FLOOR. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Safety Investigations — NEW FLYER D40LF
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE07053
Opened: Oct 29, 2007 — Closed: Feb 22, 2008
INTERIOR FIRES
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION OPENED THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATIONBASED ON A FLEET REPORT OF 3 THERMAL EVENTS ALLEGEDLYTHE RESULT OF CONDENSATION FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER'S EVAPORATOR DRAIN HOSE SHORTING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND VARIOUS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THE INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED TO EV... Read more
NEW FLYER D40LF — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NEW FLYER D40LF across all model years (1992–2010).
102
Total Recalls
4
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
NEW FLYER D40LF — Year by Year
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