2009 NEW FLYER GE40LF
1 recalls — 2 complaints — 24 TSBs
11V407000 Aug 5, 2011
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES. THE THREE RETAINING BOLTS FOR THE OUTPUT FLANGE ON THE ISE PROPULSION SYSTEM ARE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FAILURE. FAILURE OF THE THREE BOLTS RETAINING THE OUTPUT FLANGE TO THE COMBINATION GEAR BOX ON THE ISE PROPULSION SYSTEM... Read more
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE DRIVESHAFT AND OUTPUT FLANGE FROM THE VEHICLE CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR BODILY INJURY OF BYSTANDERS AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVE LINE COMPONENTS AND REPLACE THE OUTPUT FLANGE BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4876.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Aug 23, 2011
Incident date: Nov 26, 2010
DRIVESHAFT ATTACHMENT FAILURE ALLOWING THE DRIVESHAFT TO PENETRATE THE FLOOR OF THE BUS, A FORTY FOOT HYBRID GASOLINE / ELECTRIC TRANSIT BUS. THE SHAFT FAILURE WAS DUE TO BROKEN BOLTS AT THE ATTACHMENT OF THE SHAFT TO THE FLANGE OF THE COMBINING GEARBOX FLANGE TO OUTPUT SHAFT. SINCE THE FAILURE IN N... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Aug 23, 2011
Incident date: Nov 26, 2010
DRIVESHAFT ATTACHMENT FAILURE ALLOWING THE DRIVESHAFT TO PENETRATE THE FLOOR OF THE BUS, A FORTY FOOT HYBRID GASOLINE / ELECTRIC TRANSIT BUS. THE SHAFT FAILURE WAS DUE TO BROKEN BOLTS AT THE ATTACHMENT OF THE SHAFT TO THE FLANGE OF THE COMBINING GEARBOX FLANGE TO OUTPUT SHAFT. SINCE THE FAILURE IN N... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LF
24 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
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.
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.
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.
ITS5591
Nov 30, 2013
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Technical Instruction to Remove ISE Cooling Loop Bypass.
TSIB 13-01
Oct 31, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN - RELOCATE INTAKE FILTER FOR ISE AIR COMPRESSOR.
ITS5322
Sep 30, 2013
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Technical Instruction to Remove ISE Cooling Loop Bypass.
ITS5322
Sep 30, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical Instruction to Remove ISE Cooling Loop Bypass.
ITS4610
Jul 31, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Instruction to Install New Engine Oil Dipstick Assembly.
ITS5316
Jul 31, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Technical Instruction to Replace Engine Air Intake Tube.
ITS5316
Jul 31, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Technical Instruction to Replace Engine Air Intake Tube.
ITS5100
Jul 31, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Technical Instruction for MONO Inverter Conversion.
ITS5100
Jul 31, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Technical Instruction for MONO Inverter Conversion.
ITS4610
Jul 31, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Technical Instruction to Install New Engine Oil Dipstick Assembly.
ITS5176
Apr 30, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
Technical Instruction to Relocate UCAP Fire Bottle.
ITS5176
Apr 30, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Instruction to Relocate UCAP Fire Bottle.
ITS5176
Apr 30, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Technical Instruction to Relocate UCAP Fire Bottle.
ITS5019
Oct 31, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical Instruction to Upgrade UCAP Cabinet Cover (Mono).
ITS5019
Oct 31, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Technical Instruction to Upgrade UCAP Cabinet Cover (Mono).
ITS5185
Oct 31, 2012
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Technical Instruction to Reprogram Siemens Inverter
ITS5185
Oct 31, 2012
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Technical Instruction to Reprogram Siemens Inverter
TSIB 12-03
Oct 31, 2012
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Techical Service Bulletin for the Ford 6.8 V-10 WSG-1068 Gasoline Engine Oil Cooler.
TSIB 12-04
Oct 31, 2012
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Technical Service Bulletin for the Ultra Capacitor Air Intake Filter Change Interval
TSIB 12-04
Oct 31, 2012
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Technical Service Bulletin for the Ultra Capacitor Air Intake Filter Change Interval
ITS5161
Oct 1, 2012
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Technical Instruction to Modify UCAP Circuit Board Cover.
NEW FLYER GE40LF — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NEW FLYER GE40LF across all model years (2004–2010).
12
Total Recalls
2
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths