2008 NEW FLYER C40LF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2008 NEW FLYER C40LF
The 2008 NEW FLYER C40LF has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 NEW FLYER C40LF
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2008 NEW FLYER C40LF, potentially affecting up to 6,537 vehicles.
Recall 15V292000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 2,956 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, 2008-2013 C40LF, 2008-2013 C40LFR, 2009 L40LFR, 2009 C35LF, 2013-2014 XN35, 2011-2014 XN40, and 2012-2014 XN60 buses, equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing...
Consequence: If the engine oil comes into contact with hot surfaces, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners on behalf of New Flyer, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine...
View full details →Recall 14V087000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 2,139 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer Industries Canada ULC (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009 C35LF and L40LFR, model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, model year 2008-2013 C40LF and C40LFR, model year 2013 XN35, model year 2011-2013 XN40 and model year 2012-2013 XN60 transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. In the affected vehicles, condensation in the intake manifold may...
Consequence: The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and authorized Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Customers may contact New Flyer at 1-204-934-4876 or Cummins Inc....
View full details →Recall 11V237000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 1,123 vehicles affected
Defect: NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES PRODUCED FROM MAY 24, 2007, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLIES. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE TEETER LEVER BASE AND THE CAM PLATE.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY. A PASSENGER LEANING ON OR FORCED AGAINST THE DOOR COULD FALL THROUGH THE DOOR AND SUSTAIN INJURIES.
Remedy: NEW FLYER IS WORKING WITH THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLIES, VAPOR BUS, TO REPAIR THE AFFECTED BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE VAPOR BUS DEFECT REPORT 11E-010. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT...
View full details →Recall 08V296000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 319 vehicles affected
Defect: NEW FLYER IS RECALLING 319 MY 2008 C40LF, C40LFR, D35LF, D40LF, D41LF, D61LFR, DE41LF, DE61LF, E40LFR, GE40LFR, AND DE41LFR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH PARKER HANNIFIN (VANSCO) CONTROL MODULES. A CERTAIN BATCH OF THE PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROL MODULES MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THIS DEFECT COULD PRODUCE ERRATIC BEHAVIOR OF CERTAIN INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS TO AND FROM THE AFFECTED MODULE. THIS ERRATIC...
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE MODULE TO PROPERLY CONTROL THE VEHICLE SUB-SYSTEMS COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: THE AFFECTED MODULES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 14, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 NEW FLYER C40LF
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 NEW FLYER C40LF.
Safety Rating for the 2008 NEW FLYER C40LF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 NEW FLYER C40LF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 NEW FLYER C40LF
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 NEW FLYER C40LF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS5733 — ENGINE
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REPLACE ENGINE BELT GUARD AND TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK BRACKET.
SMB-108 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES: CORRECT TORQUE FOR FRONT AXLE TIE RODS. *RM
ITS-4120 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
NEW FLYER: INSTALL REAR BRAKE CHAMBER PUSH ROD REINFORCEMENT TUBE. MODELS 40FT, AND CNG LOW FLOOR. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
ITS-4120 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
NEW FLYER: INSTALL REAR BRAKE CHAMBER PUSH ROD REINFORCEMENT TUBE. MODELS 40FT, AND CNG LOW FLOOR. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 NEW FLYER C40LF
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2008 NEW FLYER C40LF.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER C40LF
- 2003 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 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 (current)
- 2009 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2010 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2011 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2012 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2013 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