2003 NEW FLYER C40LF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 NEW FLYER C40LF
The 2003 NEW FLYER C40LF 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, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL.
Recalls for the 2003 NEW FLYER C40LF
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 NEW FLYER C40LF, potentially affecting up to 2,204 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 03V182000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 497 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS WESTPORT B GAS PLUS OR C GAS PLUS 6 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION MAY NOT CORRECTLY DETECT A THROTTLE PLATE ACTUATOR FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN AN UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION.
Consequence: IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION FREE OF CHARGE. 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 CUMMINS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 NEW FLYER C40LF
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 NEW FLYER C40LF.
Safety Rating for the 2003 NEW FLYER C40LF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 NEW FLYER C40LF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 NEW FLYER C40LF
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 NEW FLYER C40LF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER C40LF
- 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
- 2003 NEW FLYER C40LF (current)
- 2004 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2005 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2006 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2007 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2008 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