2008 New Flyer C40LFR: recalls and complaints

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• 15V29200018 May 2015Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
• 14V0870004 Mar 2014Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
• 12V59100017 Dec 2012Structure
• 11V23700014 Apr 2011Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
• 10V34300022 Jul 2010Equipment
• 10V0890009 Mar 2010Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
• 08V2960003 Jul 2008Service Brakes, Air

1. 15V292000Received 18 May 2015. 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: 25 Jun 2015.

2. 14V087000Received 4 Mar 2014. 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: 21 Mar 2014.

3. 12V591000Received 17 Dec 2012. 2,048 units.

   Structure

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 transit buses, models: C35LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LF, D40LFR, D60LF, D60LFA, D60LFR, DE35LFA, DE40LF, DE40LFA, DE40LFR, DE60LF, DE60LFA, DE60LFR, and XDE40. The drive shaft access panel may have insufficient strength or be not properly secured to the floor. If the drive shaft fails, debris from the driveshaft failure may enter the passenger compartment through the panel.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   New Flyer notification to owners on 01/03/2013. Dealers will install a steel plate under the access panel on affected buses, free of charge. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.

   Report filed by New Flyer Industries Ltd.. Manufacturer campaign number R12-040. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jan 2013.

4. 11V237000Received 14 Apr 2011. 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: 29 Apr 2011.

5. 10V343000Received 22 Jul 2010. 145 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008 c40lfr, d40lf and de60lf heavy duty transit buses, as well as model year 2009 de60lfa heavy duty transit buses. The passenger assist grab strap handles have experienced multiple failures in the field.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of a passenger assist grab strap handle could result in a passenger falling and being injured.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the existing passenger assist grab strap handles with an improved product free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.

   Report filed by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Aug 2010.

6. 10V089000Received 9 Mar 2010. 1,845 units.

   Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   New flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 transit buses. These models have an inspection panel located above the drive shaft in the passenger compartment flooring for easy inspection and removal of the drive shaft. This panel may not be of sufficient strength to prevent foreign matter from entering the passenger compartment in the event of a drive shaft failure.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of the drive shaft access panel to maintain passenger compartment integrity could result in injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will incorporate an energy absorbing honeycomb material to the underside of the access panel. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 10, 2010. Owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.

   Report filed by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Mar 2010.

7. 08V296000Received 3 Jul 2008. 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.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

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1. 20065
2. 20074
3. 20087
4. 20095
5. 20104
6. 20114
7. 20123
8. 20135

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2008 New Flyer C40LFR?

10,575 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the New Flyer C40LFR have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the New Flyer C40LFR, model years 2006 to 2013. 7 of them name the 2008 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2008 New Flyer C40LFR open?

No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.