2004 NEW FLYER C40LF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 NEW FLYER C40LF
The 2004 NEW FLYER C40LF has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with INTERIOR LIGHTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Recalls for the 2004 NEW FLYER C40LF
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2004 NEW FLYER C40LF, potentially affecting up to 4,747 vehicles.
Recall 09V367000 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
| 1,412 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
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 06V034000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 682 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE SPOT WELDS WHICH HOLD THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP HINGE ASSEMBLY TOGETHER CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE RAMP TO SEPARATE, WHEN DEPLOYED UNDER LOAD, FROM THE BUS FRAME.
Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE RAMP FROM THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO PASSENGERS ON THE RAMP.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD NEW HARDWARE TO THE HINGES WHICH WILL MAKE THE SPOT-WELDING REDUNDANT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4874.
View full details →Recall 06V015000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 103 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RELAY VALVES BUILT BY HALDEX/MIDLAND AND DISTRIBUTED BY MERITOR/WABCO WITH VALVE BODY DATE CODE OF 342A4K. THIS VALVE, WHICH IS INSTALLED IN THE REAR AXLE AIR BRAKE CIRCUIT, CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE TO THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE VALVE WOULD DISABLE THE REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKE CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE INSTALLED RELAY VALVE HAS A DATE CODE OF 342A4K AND IF NECESSARY WILL REPLACE THE VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4803.
View full details →Recall 05V370000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
| 665 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN LEAK AT THE FLANGE FITTING DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. INCORRECT INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE O-RING OF THE FLANGE ASSEMBLY, COMPROMISING THE SEALING CAPABILITY OF THE O-RING.
Consequence: LEAKS CAUSED DUE TO DAMAGED O-RINGS COULD CAUSE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO BE SPRAYED ONTO HOT SURFACES AND IGNITE.
Remedy: NEW FLYER WILL CONTACT CUSTOMERS WITH PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THIS RECALL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
View full details →Recall 05V116000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 178 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES, A WELD IS MISSING ON THE RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT BRACKETAND THE BRACKET MAY FATIGUE AND FAIL WHILE IN USE.
Consequence: BRACKET FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 NEW FLYER C40LF
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 NEW FLYER C40LF.
Safety Rating for the 2004 NEW FLYER C40LF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 NEW FLYER C40LF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 NEW FLYER C40LF
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 NEW FLYER C40LF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER C40LF
- 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 — 0 complaints
- 2004 NEW FLYER C40LF (current)
- 2005 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2006 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2007 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2008 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2009 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
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