New Flyer C40LF recalls and problems
23 recalls and 0 owner complaints for 14 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
23
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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New Flyer C40LF by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 C40LF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 C40LF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 C40LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 C40LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 C40LF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 C40LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 C40LF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 C40LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 C40LF | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 C40LF | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 C40LF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 C40LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 C40LF | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 C40LF | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All New Flyer C40LF recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17V-130 | Mar 1, 2017 | 2005–2007 | Suspension | 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… |
| 16V-038 | Jan 26, 2016 | 2010 | Seats | New Flyer Industries, Ltd. |
| 15V-292 | May 18, 2015 | 2008–2013 | Engine and Engine Cooling | New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| 14V-087 | Mar 4, 2014 | 2008–2013 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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… |
| 12V-518 | Oct 25, 2012 | 2011 | Parking Brake | New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 transit buses, models C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, and XN40. |
| 12V-466 | Sep 24, 2012 | 2005–2006 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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… |
| 11V-237 | Apr 14, 2011 | 2008 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | 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. |
| 09V-367 | Sep 24, 2009 | 2004, 2006 | Interior Lighting | 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. |
| 08V-296 | Jul 3, 2008 | 2008 | Service Brakes, Air | 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. |
| 07V-268 | Jun 11, 2007 | 2000 | Steering | On certain transit buses, the u-joint assemblies have inadequate spline engagement on one of the two end yokes. |
| 07V-068 | Feb 23, 2007 | 2000–2004 | Exterior Lighting | Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-034 | Feb 7, 2006 | 2004–2005 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | On certain transit buses, the spot welds which hold the wheelchair ramp hinge assembly together can fail allowing the ramp to separate, when deployed under load, from the bus frame. |
| 06V-015 | Jan 18, 2006 | 2004–2005 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain transit buses equipped with relay valves built by haldex/midland and distributed by meritor/wabco with valve body date code of 342a4k. |
| 05V-370 | Aug 25, 2005 | 2004–2005 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain transit buses, hydraulic fluid can leak at the flange fitting due to improper installation procedures. |
| 05V-116 | Mar 25, 2005 | 2004–2005 | Steering | On certain transit buses equipped with meritor front axle assemblies, a weld is missing on the radius rod attachment bracketand the bracket may fatigue and fail while in use. |
| 03V-182 | May 16, 2003 | 2001–2003 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain transit buses equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result… |
| 02V-170 | Jul 1, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Wheels | On certain low floor transit buses, the custom wheel paint thickness was out of specification and the wheel paint type changes from a glass state to a rubber state around the brake temperatures. |
| 02V-112 | May 22, 2002 | 2000–2002 | Steering | On certain low floor buses, the power steering hose was incorrectly installed. |
| 02V-004 | May 16, 2002 | 2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis… |
| 02V-059 | Feb 14, 2002 | 2000 | Structure | On certain low floor transit buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels, due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of… |
| 01V-265 | Aug 22, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Steering | Vehicle description: transit buses. |
| 01V-033 | Apr 30, 2001 | 2000 | Electrical System | Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. |
| 00V-276 | Sep 15, 2000 | 2000 | Suspension | Vehicle description: transit buses. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the New Flyer C40LF?
NHTSA has few complaints for the New Flyer C40LF; see the recalls for each year.
How many recalls does the New Flyer C40LF have?
NHTSA lists 23 safety recalls covering New Flyer C40LF model years 2000–2013.