2008 New Flyer D40LF recalls and problems
The 2008 New Flyer D40LF has 7 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any New Flyer dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2008 New Flyer D40LF vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2008 New Flyer D40LF recalls
Recall 12V-591: Structure
Problem: 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 the floor. If the drive shaft fails, debris from the driveshaft failure may enter the passenger compartment through the panel.
Risk: If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants.
Fix: 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.
Recall 11V-237: Latches/Locks/Linkages
Problem: 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. There is insufficient engagement between the teeter lever base and the cam plate.
Risk: Failure of the teeter lever assembly will cause the rear side exit door to operate improperly. A passenger leaning on or forced against the door could fall through the door and sustain injuries.
Fix: New flyer is working with the manufacturer of the teeter lever assemblies, vapor bus, to repair the affected buses free of charge. Please see vapor bus defect report 11e-010. The safety recall began on april 29, 2011. Owners may contact vapor bus at 1-847-777-6450 or new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4874.
Recall 10V-605: Power Train
Problem: New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 heavy duty transit buses. The radius rod bracket which attaches the front axle radius rods to the vehicle frame may be missing two of the four required welds.
Risk: Failure of a radius rod bracket assembly may result in restricted steering capability increasing the risk of vehicle crash, injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect for radius rod brackets and will be replaced with certified product free of charge. The safety recall began on december 13, 2010. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.
Recall 10V-343: Equipment
Problem: 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. The passenger assist grab strap handles have experienced multiple failures in the field.
Risk: Failure of a passenger assist grab strap handle could result in a passenger falling and being injured.
Fix: Dealers will replace the existing passenger assist grab strap handles with an improved product free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.
Recall 10V-089: Power Train
Problem: 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 from entering the passenger compartment in the event of a drive shaft failure.
Risk: Failure of the drive shaft access panel to maintain passenger compartment integrity could result in injury or death.
Fix: 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.
Recall 09V-367: Interior Lighting
Problem: 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. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Risk: A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Fix: New flyer will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on october2, 2009. Owners may contact new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4876.
Recall 08V-296: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: 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. A certain batch of the programmable logic control modules may have a manufacturing defect. This defect could produce erratic behavior of certain input/output signals to and from the affected module. This erratic behavior could potentially impact certain functions such as the headlights, brake lights, throttle control, and control of the articulated joint.
Risk: Failure of the module to properly control the vehicle sub-systems could result in vehicle crash, injury or death.
Fix: The affected modules will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on july 14, 2008. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 New Flyer D40LF have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2008 New Flyer D40LF: 12V-591 (structure), 11V-237 (latches/locks/linkages), 10V-605 (power train), 10V-343 (equipment), 10V-089 (power train) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are New Flyer recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized New Flyer dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.