2009 NEW FLYER GE40LFR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LFR
The 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LFR has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT, SEAT BELTS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD for this model year.
Recalls for the 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LFR
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LFR, potentially affecting up to 5,099 vehicles.
Recall 16V038000 — SEATS
| 4,848 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer Industries, Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 New Flyer MD30, 2012 C35LFR, 2010-2011 D35LFR, NABI 35LFW, 2011 D40LFR, 2010-2012 D60LFR and NABI 31LFW, 2010 C40LF, DE35LF, D40LF, DE40LFA, DE60LFA, GE35LFR and GE40LF, 2009 DE60LF and GE40LFR, 2010-2013 C40LFR, DE60LFR, NABI 416 and NABI 60BRT, 2010-2015 XD35, XDE40, NABI 40LFW and 42BRT, 2011-2015 XD40 and XN40,...
Consequence: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. Recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. The recall began on February...
View full details →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 →Recall 10V090000 — SEAT BELTS
| 4 vehicles affected
Defect: NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 GE40LFR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REMOTE RELEASE BELTS SUPPLIED BY AMERICAN SEATING. THESE BELTS ARE THE SUBJECT OF DEFECT REPORT 09E-065. THEY MAY NOT PROPERLY LOCK UP AND AS RESULT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE MOBILITY DEVICE WHEN THE BUS DECELERATES.
Consequence: THIS MAY CAUSE THE MOBILITY DEVICE TO ROLL FORWARD UNTIL THE FULL LENGTH OF THE WEBBING IS EXTENDED WHICH CAUSES POTENTIAL FOR MOBILITY DEVICE TIP-OVER RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: NEW FLYER IS WORKING WITH AMERICAN SEATING AND WILL REPLACE THE BELTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LFR
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LFR.
Safety Rating for the 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LFR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LFR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LFR
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LFR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS5322 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical Instruction to Remove ISE Cooling Loop Bypass.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LFR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER GE40LFR
- 2008 NEW FLYER GE40LFR — 0 complaints
- 2009 NEW FLYER GE40LFR (current)
- 2010 NEW FLYER GE40LFR — 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