2012 NEW FLYER D40LFR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 NEW FLYER D40LFR
The 2012 NEW FLYER D40LFR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by New Flyer Industries Ltd. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 NEW FLYER D40LFR
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 NEW FLYER D40LFR, potentially affecting up to 1,041 vehicles.
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 2012 NEW FLYER D40LFR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 NEW FLYER D40LFR.
Safety Rating for the 2012 NEW FLYER D40LFR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 NEW FLYER D40LFR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 NEW FLYER D40LFR
New Flyer Industries Ltd. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 NEW FLYER D40LFR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS5256 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REPLACE ISL B400 GEN 4 TRANSMISSION MOUNTS.
ITS5158 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Technical Instruction to Remove & Replace Exhaust Flex Connector.
ITS5158 — EQUIPMENT
Technical Instruction to Remove & Replace Exhaust Flex Connector.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 NEW FLYER D40LFR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER D40LFR
- 2007 NEW FLYER D40LFR — 0 complaints
- 2008 NEW FLYER D40LFR — 0 complaints
- 2009 NEW FLYER D40LFR — 0 complaints
- 2010 NEW FLYER D40LFR — 0 complaints
- 2011 NEW FLYER D40LFR — 0 complaints
- 2012 NEW FLYER D40LFR (current)
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 C40LF — 1 total complaint
- NEW FLYER XCELSIOR — 1 total complaint