New Flyer C40lf — Label
High risk
Apr 22, 2024
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain transit buses, the compliance label lists incorrect information for the compressed natural gas (CNG) system. This includes the total water volume, the system check date
Also affects: New Flyer C40lfr, New Flyer Xn40, New Flyer Xn60
New Flyer C40lf — Other
High risk
Mar 1, 2010
Model years: 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles, an inspection panel located above the driveshaft, in the passenger compartment flooring, may not be of sufficient strength to prevent foreign matter from enter
Also affects: New Flyer Xde40
New Flyer C40lf — Engine
High risk
Mar 9, 2005
Model years: 1998, 1999
On certain buses equipped with Detroit Diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail, allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system. This can result in an engine compa
Also affects: New Flyer C35lf, New Flyer D60hf, New Flyer D60lf
New Flyer C40lf — Steering
High risk
May 13, 2003
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, the front axle beam may have been omitted from inspection through a Magnaflux operation before final assembly and could contain cracks. These beams could exhib
Also affects: New Flyer D40lf, New Flyer D60lf
New Flyer C40lf — Engine
High risk
Apr 24, 2003
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, the Electronic Control Module may not correctly detect a Throttle Plate Actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition without wa
New Flyer C40lf — Structure
High risk
Feb 14, 2002
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles the doors supplied by Vapor Corp. of Niles IL, may experience a separation of the door skin from the door frame. Separation or delamination of the door skin may
Also affects: New Flyer C35lf, New Flyer D30lf, New Flyer D35lf, New Flyer D40lf, New Flyer D60lf
New Flyer C40lf — Steering
High risk
Aug 29, 2001
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001
On certain vehicles, the clamp nuts for the center link tie rods may have been inadequately tightened. Inadequately tightened clamp nuts could lead to the tie rods separating from
Also affects: New Flyer C35lf, New Flyer D35lf, New Flyer D40lf
New Flyer C40lf — Suspension
High risk
May 3, 2001
Model years: 1997, 1998
Certain Transit buses could have a casting defect in the left side spring tower which could fail and cause a sudden shift in the front axle. This could lead to loss of control of t
Also affects: New Flyer D40lf, New Flyer D60lf
New Flyer C40lf — Accessories
High risk
Mar 31, 2001
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000
Certain buses equipped with Vanner 60 Series Battery Equalizers manufactured between November 25, 1998, and July 21,2000. The equalizers built in this time frame could possible hav
Also affects: New Flyer D30lf, New Flyer D60, New Flyer D35lf, New Flyer D40lf, New Flyer D60lf