1994 NEW FLYER D40LF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 NEW FLYER D40LF
The 1994 NEW FLYER D40LF 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 EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SUSPENSION, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 1994 NEW FLYER D40LF
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1994 NEW FLYER D40LF, potentially affecting up to 2,630 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 01V074000 — SUSPENSION
| 469 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. FIVE (5) FRONT RADIUS RODS INSTALLED IN THESE BUSES HAVE FAILED.
Consequence: A FAILURE OF A FRONT RADIUS ROD COULD CAUSE A SHIFT IN THE FRONT AXLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RADIUS ROD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 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 TIME SHOULD CONTACT...
View full details →Recall 95V239001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 81 vehicles affected
Defect: THE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN RESTORING THE BRAKE TIMING TO FMVSS 121 REQUIREMENTS.
View full details →Recall 95V239000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 373 vehicles affected
Defect: THE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN RESTORING THE BRAKE TIMING TO FMVSS 121 REQUIREMENTS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 NEW FLYER D40LF
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 NEW FLYER D40LF.
Safety Rating for the 1994 NEW FLYER D40LF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 NEW FLYER D40LF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 NEW FLYER D40LF
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1994 NEW FLYER D40LF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS755 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MOUNTS REPLACEMENT. *TW
ITS746 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
DRIVESHAFT REPLACEMENT. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 NEW FLYER D40LF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER D40LF
- 1991 NEW FLYER D40LF — 0 complaints
- 1992 NEW FLYER D40LF — 0 complaints
- 1993 NEW FLYER D40LF — 0 complaints
- 1994 NEW FLYER D40LF (current)
- 1995 NEW FLYER D40LF — 0 complaints
- 1996 NEW FLYER D40LF — 0 complaints
- 1997 NEW FLYER D40LF — 0 complaints
- 1998 NEW FLYER D40LF — 3 complaints
- 1999 NEW FLYER D40LF — 0 complaints
Other NEW FLYER Models
- NEW FLYER XD60 — 5 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 C40LF — 1 total complaint
- NEW FLYER XCELSIOR — 1 total complaint
- NEW FLYER 40BRT — 0 total complaints