2011 NEW FLYER C40LF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2011 NEW FLYER C40LF
The 2011 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 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, PARKING BRAKE.
Recalls for the 2011 NEW FLYER C40LF
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2011 NEW FLYER C40LF, potentially affecting up to 6,136 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 12V518000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 1,041 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 transit buses, models C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, and XN40. Air pressure may leak from the parking brake chambers causing the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is driven.
Consequence: If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify the owners and the affected brake chambers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 NEW FLYER C40LF
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 NEW FLYER C40LF.
Safety Rating for the 2011 NEW FLYER C40LF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 NEW FLYER C40LF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 NEW FLYER C40LF
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 NEW FLYER C40LF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER C40LF
- 2006 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2007 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2008 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2009 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2010 NEW FLYER C40LF — 0 complaints
- 2011 NEW FLYER C40LF (current)
- 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