2004 NEW FLYER L40LF — 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 L40LF
The 2004 NEW FLYER L40LF 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 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN.
Recalls for the 2004 NEW FLYER L40LF
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 NEW FLYER L40LF, potentially affecting up to 768 vehicles.
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 →Recall 05V370000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
| 665 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN LEAK AT THE FLANGE FITTING DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. INCORRECT INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE O-RING OF THE FLANGE ASSEMBLY, COMPROMISING THE SEALING CAPABILITY OF THE O-RING.
Consequence: LEAKS CAUSED DUE TO DAMAGED O-RINGS COULD CAUSE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO BE SPRAYED ONTO HOT SURFACES AND IGNITE.
Remedy: NEW FLYER WILL CONTACT CUSTOMERS WITH PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THIS RECALL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 NEW FLYER L40LF
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 NEW FLYER L40LF.
Safety Rating for the 2004 NEW FLYER L40LF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 NEW FLYER L40LF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 NEW FLYER L40LF
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 NEW FLYER L40LF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER L40LF
- 2004 NEW FLYER L40LF (current)
- 2005 NEW FLYER L40LF — 0 complaints
- 2006 NEW FLYER L40LF — 0 complaints
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