2005 NEW FLYER DE40LF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 NEW FLYER DE40LF
The 2005 NEW FLYER DE40LF has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD for this model year.
Recalls for the 2005 NEW FLYER DE40LF
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 NEW FLYER DE40LF, potentially affecting up to 976 vehicles.
Recall 06V212000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 798 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL AND ISC DIESEL ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH THE CM850 FUEL SYSTEM, THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES, FROM THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP TO THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL, ARE PRONE TO FAILURE.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE LINE INTRODUCES HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SPRAY INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH CAN IGNITE WHEN IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH A HOT SURFACE.
Remedy: CUMMINS WILL INSTALL A FUEL LINE BRACKET TO REDUCE FUEL LINE STRESS. A NEW FUEL LINE WILL BE INSTALLED WHEN ADDING THE BRACKET. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876.
View full details →Recall 05V116000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 178 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES, A WELD IS MISSING ON THE RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT BRACKETAND THE BRACKET MAY FATIGUE AND FAIL WHILE IN USE.
Consequence: BRACKET FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 NEW FLYER DE40LF
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 NEW FLYER DE40LF.
Safety Rating for the 2005 NEW FLYER DE40LF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 NEW FLYER DE40LF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 NEW FLYER DE40LF
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 NEW FLYER DE40LF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS-4417 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NEW FLYER: REWORK DEF TANK. APPLY SEALANT ON DEF LINE CONNECTIONS. MODELS 40FT; DSL; ELEC. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 NEW FLYER DE40LF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER DE40LF
- 2004 NEW FLYER DE40LF — 0 complaints
- 2005 NEW FLYER DE40LF (current)
- 2006 NEW FLYER DE40LF — 0 complaints
- 2007 NEW FLYER DE40LF — 0 complaints
- 2008 NEW FLYER DE40LF — 0 complaints
- 2009 NEW FLYER DE40LF — 0 complaints
- 2010 NEW FLYER DE40LF — 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 C40LF — 1 total complaint
- NEW FLYER XCELSIOR — 1 total complaint