1996 NEW FLYER D40LF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 NEW FLYER D40LF
The 1996 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, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS, SEATS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 1996 NEW FLYER D40LF
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1996 NEW FLYER D40LF, potentially affecting up to 2,402 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 02V112000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 480 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR BUSES, THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
Consequence: THE HOSE CAN LEAK, CREATING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 2002. 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 NEW...
View full details →Recall 98V138000 — SEATS
| 163 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. A TETHER STRAP ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, SEATING SYSTEMS."
Consequence: THE DRIVER SEAT MAY NOT ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: THE OWNER WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ASSISTANCE AS REQUIRED. THE OWNER WILL INSTALL THE MISSING TETHER STRAPS.
View full details →Recall 96V178009 — SEATS
| 52 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence: IF THESE WELDS WERE NOT TO SPECIFICATION, BACK REST LOADS COULD CAUSE THE WELDS TO FAIL. THE BACK REST WOULD DISENGAGE FROM THE SEAT FRAME ALLOWING LOSS OF SUPPORT TO THE DRIVER'S TORSO AND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: ISRINGHAUSEN IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE SEATS AND REPLACE THE SEAT FRAME ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 NEW FLYER D40LF
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 NEW FLYER D40LF.
Safety Rating for the 1996 NEW FLYER D40LF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 NEW FLYER D40LF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 NEW FLYER D40LF
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 NEW FLYER D40LF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS-4086 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
NEW FLYER: INSTALL ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKET. MODELS INCLUDE 40FT, 60FT, DSL, AND ELEC LOW FLOOR. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
1691A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON RELOCATION OF THE DUAL SPECTRUM CURBSIDE IR FIRE SENSOR FOR D40LF MODELS. *TT
ITS717 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
DEFROSTER CONTROL KNOB. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 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 — 0 complaints
- 1995 NEW FLYER D40LF — 0 complaints
- 1996 NEW FLYER D40LF (current)
- 1997 NEW FLYER D40LF — 0 complaints
- 1998 NEW FLYER D40LF — 3 complaints
- 1999 NEW FLYER D40LF — 0 complaints
- 2000 NEW FLYER D40LF — 0 complaints
- 2001 NEW FLYER D40LF — 1 complaint
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- 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