1996 NEW FLYER C40LF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 NEW FLYER C40LF
The 1996 NEW FLYER C40LF has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 1996 NEW FLYER C40LF
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1996 NEW FLYER C40LF, potentially affecting up to 3,955 vehicles.
Recall 07V268000 — STEERING
| 1,768 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLIES HAVE INADEQUATE SPLINE ENGAGEMENT ON ONE OF THE TWO END YOKES.
Consequence: EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM COULD DEVELOP AND, IF NOT CORRECTED, CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4874.
View full details →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 02V112000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 480 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR BUSES, THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
Consequence: THE HOSE CAN LEAK, CREATING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEW...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 NEW FLYER C40LF
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 NEW FLYER C40LF.
Safety Rating for the 1996 NEW FLYER C40LF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 NEW FLYER C40LF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 NEW FLYER C40LF
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 NEW FLYER C40LF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1593A — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
SOME C40LF COACHES USING THE MERITOR LF AXLE SET UP, MAY HAVE A BRAKE LINE CONNECTED INCORRECTLY TO THE E10 BRAKE VAVLE, WHICH IS CAUSING THE BREAK LININGS TO WEAR OUT PRE-MATURELY.
ITS760 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CHIME CORD CRIMP REPLACEMENT. *TW
ITS758 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CHIME CORD CRIMP REPLACEMENT. *TW
ITS748 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
RR WHEELCHAIR RAMP MECHANISM. *TW
ITS747 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
RR WHEELCHAIR RAMP MECHANISM. *TW
ITS684 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
COOLANT HOSES ON TESCOM REGULATOR LEAKING. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 NEW FLYER C40LF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER C40LF
- 1995 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 1996 NEW FLYER C40LF (current)
- 1997 NEW FLYER C40LF — 1 complaint
- 1998 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 1999 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2000 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2001 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
Other NEW FLYER Models
- NEW FLYER XD60 — 5 total complaints
- NEW FLYER D40LF — 4 total complaints
- NEW FLYER XT40 — 3 total complaints
- NEW FLYER D60LFR — 2 total complaints
- NEW FLYER GE40LF — 2 total complaints
- NEW FLYER C40FLR — 1 total complaint
- NEW FLYER XCELSIOR — 1 total complaint
- NEW FLYER 40BRT — 0 total complaints