2008 New Flyer C40LF: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2008 New Flyer C40LF. The newest campaign is 15V292000. NHTSA received the report on 18 May 2015. The NHTSA record gives the component Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 15V292000, in the NHTSA record
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.
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Recall campaigns
4 campaigns, newest first. 6,537 units in total.
- 15V292000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
- 14V087000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
- 11V237000Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
- 08V296000Service Brakes, Air
15V292000Received . 2,956 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
If the engine oil comes into contact with hot surfaces, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by New Flyer Industries Ltd.. Manufacturer campaign number R15-007. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
14V087000Received . 2,139 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by New Flyer Industries Ltd.. Manufacturer campaign number R14-006. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
11V237000Received . 1,123 units.
Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
08V296000Received . 319 units.
Service Brakes, Air
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
New flyer is recalling 319 my 2008 c40lf, c40lfr, d35lf, d40lf, d41lf, d61lfr, de41lf, de61lf, e40lfr, ge40lfr, and de41lfr transit buses equipped with parker hannifin (vansco) control modules. A certain batch of the programmable logic control modules may have a manufacturing defect. This defect could produce erratic behavior of certain input/output signals to and from the affected module. This erratic behavior could potentially impact certain functions such as the headlights, brake lights, throttle control, and control of the articulated joint.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure of the module to properly control the vehicle sub-systems could result in vehicle crash, injury or death.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The affected modules will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on july 14, 2008. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
Report filed by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD. Manufacturer campaign number R08-022.
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Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA09010 | Engineering analysis | Air Brake System | Service Brakes, Air | 18 Jun 2009 | 19 Nov 2010 | |
| PE09012 | Preliminary evaluation | AIR BRAKE SYSTEM | Service Brakes, Air / Controls | 27 Feb 2009 | 18 Jun 2009 |
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.
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Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
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- NHTSA page of the 2008 New Flyer C40LFThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2008 New Flyer C40LF: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/new-flyer/c40lf/2008/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- New Flyer Industries Ltd.
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Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 New Flyer C40LF?
- 6,537 units in 4 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the New Flyer C40LF have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for the New Flyer C40LF, model years 1996 to 2013. 4 of them name the 2008 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 New Flyer C40LF open?
- No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.