1997 NEW FLYER C40HF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 NEW FLYER C40HF
The 1997 NEW FLYER C40HF has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Recalls for the 1997 NEW FLYER C40HF
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 NEW FLYER C40HF, potentially affecting up to 3,128 vehicles.
Recall 07V068000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 1,707 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE FLASHING DECELERATION LAMPS WERE AN OPTIONAL ITEM FOR SOME OF THESE BUSES.
Consequence: THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE DECELERATION LAMP IS A SOLID LIGHT RATHER THAN A FLASHING LIGHT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REWIRE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO REMOVE THE FLASHING FUNCTION OR INSTALL A NEW PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) WHICH WILL MAKE THE LAMPS BURN STEADY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW...
View full details →Recall 07V012000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 1,421 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON TO WEDGE THEIR FEET UNDER THE SOLID BAR BARRIER LINKAGE.
Consequence: WHILE SITTING IN A WHEEL CHAIR A PERSON WITH NO SHOES AND DOES NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR FEET, COULD TWIST THEIR FEET AND GET IT FORCED UNDER THE LINKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY.
Remedy: LIFT-U IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E-093). OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LIFT-U AT 209-838-2400 OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 NEW FLYER C40HF
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 NEW FLYER C40HF.
Safety Rating for the 1997 NEW FLYER C40HF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 NEW FLYER C40HF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 NEW FLYER C40HF
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 NEW FLYER C40HF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER C40HF
- 1995 NEW FLYER C40HF — 0 complaints
- 1996 NEW FLYER C40HF — 0 complaints
- 1997 NEW FLYER C40HF (current)
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