2004 NEW FLYER GE40LF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 NEW FLYER GE40LF
The 2004 NEW FLYER GE40LF 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 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE.
Recalls for the 2004 NEW FLYER GE40LF
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 NEW FLYER GE40LF, potentially affecting up to 785 vehicles.
Recall 06V034000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 682 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE SPOT WELDS WHICH HOLD THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP HINGE ASSEMBLY TOGETHER CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE RAMP TO SEPARATE, WHEN DEPLOYED UNDER LOAD, FROM THE BUS FRAME.
Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE RAMP FROM THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO PASSENGERS ON THE RAMP.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD NEW HARDWARE TO THE HINGES WHICH WILL MAKE THE SPOT-WELDING REDUNDANT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4874.
View full details →Recall 06V015000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
| 103 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RELAY VALVES BUILT BY HALDEX/MIDLAND AND DISTRIBUTED BY MERITOR/WABCO WITH VALVE BODY DATE CODE OF 342A4K. THIS VALVE, WHICH IS INSTALLED IN THE REAR AXLE AIR BRAKE CIRCUIT, CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE TO THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE VALVE WOULD DISABLE THE REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKE CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE INSTALLED RELAY VALVE HAS A DATE CODE OF 342A4K AND IF NECESSARY WILL REPLACE THE VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4803.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 NEW FLYER GE40LF
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 NEW FLYER GE40LF.
Safety Rating for the 2004 NEW FLYER GE40LF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 NEW FLYER GE40LF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 NEW FLYER GE40LF
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 NEW FLYER GE40LF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER GE40LF
- 2004 NEW FLYER GE40LF (current)
- 2005 NEW FLYER GE40LF — 0 complaints
- 2006 NEW FLYER GE40LF — 0 complaints
- 2007 NEW FLYER GE40LF — 0 complaints
- 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LF — 2 complaints
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- NEW FLYER XT40 — 3 total complaints
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- NEW FLYER C40LF — 1 total complaint
- NEW FLYER XCELSIOR — 1 total complaint
- NEW FLYER 40BRT — 0 total complaints