2010 NEW FLYER C40LFR Recalls (4)

Campaign:
11V237000 on 04/13/2011
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Affected:
1,123
Defect:
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 low floor transit buses produced from may 24, 2007, through march 1, 2011 and equipped with teeter lever assemblies. there is insufficient engagement between the teeter lever base and the cam plate.
Consequence:
Failure of the teeter lever assembly will cause the rear side exit door to operate improperly. a passenger leaning on or forced against the door could fall through the door and sustain injuries.
Correction:
New flyer is working with the manufacturer of the teeter lever assemblies, vapor bus, to repair the affected buses free of charge. please see vapor bus defect report 11e-010. the safety recall began on april 29, 2011. owners may contact vapor bus at 1-847-777-6450 or new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4874.
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:
14V087000 on 03/04/2014
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
02/29/2008 - 03/30/2013
Affected:
2,139
Defect:
New flyer industries canada ulc (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009 c35lf and l40lfr, model year 2009-2012 c35lfr, model year 2008-2013 c40lf and c40lfr, model year 2013 xn35, model year 2011-2013 xn40 and model year 2012-2013 xn60 transit buses equipped with certain cummins westport model isl g engines. in the affected vehicles, condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Consequence:
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Correction:
New flyer will notify owners, and authorized cummins inc. and cummins wesport inc. facilities will upload a new ecm calibration, free of charge. the recall began on march 21, 2014. customers may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876 or cummins inc. at 1-800-343-7357. new flyer's number associated with this recall is r14-006.
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.
Campaign:
15V292000 on 05/17/2015
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
04/17/2008 - 05/12/2014
Affected:
2,956
Defect:
New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 c35lfr, 2008-2013 c40lf, 2008-2013 c40lfr, 2009 l40lfr, 2009 c35lf, 2013-2014 xn35, 2011-2014 xn40, and 2012-2014 xn60 buses, equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Consequence:
If the engine oil comes into contact with hot surfaces, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of new flyer, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 25, 2015. owners may contact new flyer customer service at (204) 224-6706. new flyer's number for this recall is r15-007.
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.
Campaign:
16V038000 on 01/25/2016
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
12/31/2009 - 12/30/2013
Affected:
4,848
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, 2013-2015 xd60, xde60 and xn35, 2010-2014 xde35, 2013 xe40, 2012-2015 xn60, equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats. the affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.
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.
Correction:
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 4, 2016. owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706, or recaro customer service at 1-800-873-2276. new flyer's number for this recall is r16-001.
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.

2010 NEW FLYER C40LFR TSBs (4)

Bulletin:
ITS5172
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Technical instruction to install an auxiliary air conditioning condensor.
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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