New Flyer D40LF recalls and problems
30 recalls and 1 owner complaint for 11 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
30
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
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New Flyer D40LF by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 D40LF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 D40LF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 D40LF | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 D40LF | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 D40LF | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 D40LF | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 D40LF | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 D40LF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 D40LF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 D40LF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 D40LF | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported New Flyer D40LF problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
All New Flyer D40LF 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. |
| 12V-591 | Dec 17, 2012 | 2006–2009 | Structure | 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. |
| 11V-407 | Aug 5, 2011 | 2007 | Power Train | New flyer is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 heavy duty transit buses. |
| 11V-237 | Apr 14, 2011 | 2007–2008 | 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. |
| 10V-605 | Nov 29, 2010 | 2008 | Power Train | New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 heavy duty transit buses. |
| 10V-343 | Jul 22, 2010 | 2008 | Equipment | New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008 c40lfr, d40lf and de60lf heavy duty transit buses, as well as model year 2009 de60lfa heavy duty transit buses. |
| 10V-089 | Mar 9, 2010 | 2006–2009 | Power Train | New flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 transit buses. |
| 09V-367 | Sep 24, 2009 | 2002–2006, 2008 | 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-586 | Nov 7, 2008 | 2004–2007 | Electrical System | New flyer is recalling 1,001 my 2004-2007 d40lf, my 2005 d40lfr, and my 2007-2008 d60lfr transit buses equipped with ce niehoff c701a or c703a alternators. |
| 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. |
| 08V-010 | Jan 9, 2008 | 2006–2007 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Certain buses have stainless steel hydraulic lines with 90⺠flange fittings which are subject to failure due to errors in both the design and manufacture of these lines. |
| 07V-103 | Mar 13, 2007 | 2006–2007 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain transit buses equipped with graham white air dryers, the air dryer timer modules may allow sufficient quantities of moisture to enter and affect the operation of the vehicle air brake system. |
| 07V-068 | Feb 23, 2007 | 2000–2003 | Exterior Lighting | Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 06V-212 | Jun 14, 2006 | 2005–2006 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain transit buses built with cummins isl and isc diesel engines equipped with the cm850 fuel system, the engine high pressure fuel lines, from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail, are prone to… |
| 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-421 | Sep 22, 2005 | 2003–2004 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the electronic control module (Ecm) will need to be reprogrammed to activate the exhaust temperature sensor. |
| 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-320 | Jul 8, 2005 | 2000–2002 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine. |
| 05V-298 | Jun 27, 2005 | 2004 | Steering | On certain transit buses custom built for southeastern pennsylvania transit authority and equipped with man axles, the center-link assemblies were incorrectly tightened. |
| 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. |
| 05V-100 | Mar 16, 2005 | 2003–2004 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain transit buses equipped with webasto heaters, the burner tubes are made of material that does not meet specifications and could fail prematurely. |
| 04V-076 | Feb 17, 2004 | 2002–2003 | Power Train | On certain transit buses equipped with a voith transmission, the cooler line can rub on the auxiliary heater exhaust. |
| 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 D40LF?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2001 New Flyer D40LF has the most reports (1). Check the 2001 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the New Flyer D40LF have?
NHTSA lists 30 safety recalls covering New Flyer D40LF model years 2000–2010.
What are the most common New Flyer D40LF problems?
Owners report service brakes, air problems most often.