2009 NEW FLYER GE40LF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LF
The 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LF has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by New Flyer of America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Traindriveline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LF
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LF, potentially affecting up to 247 vehicles.
Recall 11V407000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 247 vehicles affected
Defect: NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES. THE THREE RETAINING BOLTS FOR THE OUTPUT FLANGE ON THE ISE PROPULSION SYSTEM ARE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FAILURE. FAILURE OF THE THREE BOLTS RETAINING THE OUTPUT FLANGE TO THE COMBINATION GEAR BOX ON THE ISE PROPULSION SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF A PORTION OF THE DRIVESHAFT,...
Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE DRIVESHAFT AND OUTPUT FLANGE FROM THE VEHICLE CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR BODILY INJURY OF BYSTANDERS AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVE LINE COMPONENTS AND REPLACE THE OUTPUT FLANGE BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4876.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LF
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LF. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traindriveline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DRIVESHAFT ATTACHMENT FAILURE ALLOWING THE DRIVESHAFT TO PENETRATE THE FLOOR OF THE BUS, A FORTY FOOT HYBRID GASOLINE / ELECTRIC TRANSIT BUS. THE SHAFT FAILURE WAS DUE TO BROKEN BOLTS AT THE ATTACHMENT OF THE SHAFT TO THE FLANGE OF THE COMBINING GEARBOX FLANGE TO OUTPUT SHAFT. SINCE THE FAILURE IN NOV. 2010, THE SUBJECT FLEET OF BUSES (85) HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND THE BOLTS REPLACED. RECURRENCE OF BOLT FAILURES IS BEING ADDRESSED VIA RECALL # R11-017, CAMPAIGN # 11V407000. *TR
DRIVESHAFT ATTACHMENT FAILURE ALLOWING THE DRIVESHAFT TO PENETRATE THE FLOOR OF THE BUS, A FORTY FOOT HYBRID GASOLINE / ELECTRIC TRANSIT BUS. THE SHAFT FAILURE WAS DUE TO BROKEN BOLTS AT THE ATTACHMENT OF THE SHAFT TO THE FLANGE OF THE COMBINING GEARBOX FLANGE TO OUTPUT SHAFT. SINCE THE FAILURE IN NOV. 2010, THE SUBJECT FLEET OF BUSES (85) HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND THE BOLTS REPLACED. RECURRENCE OF BOLT FAILURES IS BEING ADDRESSED VIA RECALL # R11-017, CAMPAIGN # 11V407000. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LF
New Flyer of America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS5176 — ENGINE
Technical Instruction to Relocate UCAP Fire Bottle.
ITS5176 — SUSPENSION
Technical Instruction to Relocate UCAP Fire Bottle.
ITS5185 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Technical Instruction to Reprogram Siemens Inverter
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 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 — 0 complaints
- 2005 NEW FLYER GE40LF — 0 complaints
- 2006 NEW FLYER GE40LF — 0 complaints
- 2007 NEW FLYER GE40LF — 0 complaints
- 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LF (current)
- 2010 NEW FLYER GE40LF — 0 complaints
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- NEW FLYER D40LF — 4 total complaints
- NEW FLYER XT40 — 3 total complaints
- NEW FLYER D60LFR — 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