1997 NEW FLYER C40LF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 NEW FLYER C40LF
The 1997 NEW FLYER C40LF has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Seat Belts (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 NEW FLYER C40LF
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1997 NEW FLYER C40LF, potentially affecting up to 4,933 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 →Recall 01V160000 — SUSPENSION
| 978 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THERE COULD BE A CASTING DEFECT IN THE LEFT SIDE SPRING TOWER. THE SPRING TOWERS SUPPORT THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE, AND FAILURE OF A TOWER COULD CAUSE A SUDDEN SHIFT IN THE FRONT AXLE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING TOWER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2001. 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 NEW FLYER C40LF
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 NEW FLYER C40LF. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THIS IS IN REGARDS TO THE SHOULDER HARNESSES IN PIERCE TRANSIT BUSES, LAKEWOOD, WASHINGTON 98499. THE SHOULDER HARNESS IS A 2 PART SEAT BELT. DURING DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE SHOULDER HARNESS LOCKS UP RANDOMLY, AND PREVENTS THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE BUS. MANY BUS DRIVERS IN WASHINGTON STATE DO NOT WEAR THE SHOULDER HARNESS PART DUE TO THE INJURIES MANY DRIVERS HAS SUSTAINED WHEN WORN. USSC SEAT MANUFACTURER'S DEVELOP AND INSTALL THESE HARNESSES DIRECTLY ON THE SEATS. THERE ARE 4 MAJOR BUS COMPANIES WITH THESE SEATS AND THE SAME MALFUNCTIONS. THE COST TO REPAIR THEM IS MORE THAN THE COMPANIES WANT TO SPEND. THEREFORE BUSES WITH FAULTY EQUIPTMENT ARE ON THE ROAD DAILY. PASSENGERS AND FELLOW DRIVERS ARE AT SERIOUS RISK. POLICE AND WSP WILL NOT ENFORCE THE SEAT BELT LAW AND FORCE THE COMPANIES TO FIX THIS LETHAL PROBLEM. PLEASE INVESTIGATE AND FORCE COMPLIANCE UPON THE COMPANIES, AND THE MANUFACTURER.
Safety Rating for the 1997 NEW FLYER C40LF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 NEW FLYER C40LF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 NEW FLYER C40LF
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 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 — 0 complaints
- 1997 NEW FLYER C40LF (current)
- 1998 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 1999 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2000 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2001 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2002 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
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- 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