2006 NEW FLYER C40LFR Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 07V103000 on 03/13/2007
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/2006 - 02/27/2007
- Affected:
- 719
- Defect:
- On certain transit buses equipped with graham white air dryers, the air dryer timer modules may allow sufficient quantities of moisture to enter and affect the operation of the vehicle air brake system.
- Consequence:
- Failure of the air brake system due to moisture could result in a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the air dryer timer module on the affected vehicles. the recall began on march 22, 2007. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.
- Notes:
- New flyer recall no. r07-004.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 08V010000 on 01/08/2008
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine
- Affected:
- 1,049
- Defect:
- Certain buses have stainless steel hydraulic lines with 90ยบ flange fittings which are subject to failure due to errors in both the design and manufacture of these lines.
- Consequence:
- Failure of these lines, located in the engine compartment, could result in a vehicle fire.
- Correction:
- New flyer will remove these lines and replace them with a previously proven design of flexible lines. the recall began on january 15, 2008. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
- Notes:
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 09V367000 on 09/27/2009
- Component:
- Interior lighting
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/2002 - 11/29/2006
- Affected:
- 1,412
- Defect:
- New flyer is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between may 2002 and september 2009 equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. the connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
- Consequence:
- A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
- Correction:
- New flyer will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on october2, 2009. owners may contact new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4876.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
- Campaign:
- 12V466000 on 09/23/2012
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:other fuel types:turbo-charger
- Manufactured:
- 03/08/2006 - 05/30/2006
- Affected:
- 163
- Defect:
- New flyer is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 c40lf and 2006 c40lfr transit buses, equipped with john deere 8.1 liter turbocharged, compressed natural gas engines, model number 6081hfn04, manufactured from june 2002 through january 2008. failures can occur within the engine turbocharger. the turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.
- Consequence:
- Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, or stalling; possibly leading to a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- The remedy for this issue is still under development. an interim letter was mailed on october 3, 2012. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-224-1251.
- Notes:
- New flyer's recall campaign number is r12-025.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 17V130000 on 03/02/2017
- Component:
- Suspension:front
- Manufactured:
- 03/08/2006 - 03/26/2008
- Affected:
- 2,357
- Defect:
- New flyer industries ltd (new flyer) is recalling certain 2006 l40lfand de60lf transit buses, 2006-2007 c35lf, c40lfr, d35lf, d40lfr, d60lfr, de40lf and de40lfr transit buses, and 2005-2007 c40lf, d40lf, d60lf, de60lfa, ge40lf, 2007 d35lfr, and de60lfr transit buses. these vehicles are equipped with man v8-65l axle beams that may have cracks on the upper and/or lower surface, which, over time can cause the axle beam to fail.
- Consequence:
- Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams and determine a repair, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on march 10, 2017. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. new flyer's number for this recall is r17-002.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2006 NEW FLYER C40LFR TSBs (5)
- Bulletin:
- ITS5172
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Technical instruction to install an auxiliary air conditioning condensor.
- Bulletin:
- ITS5482
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Technical instruction to replace thermal breaker with magnetic breaker.
- Bulletin:
- PMB049
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This parts manual bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the kongsberg brake and accelerator assembly on specifically equipped vehicles.
- Bulletin:
- SMB178
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- This service manual bulletin provides new oem (kongsberg) pm inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles.
- Bulletin:
- SERVICE INSTRUCT
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Supplier service bulletin sent to customers regarding potential brake caliper issue.
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