New Flyer D40lf Recalls

On certain vehicles, the front axle beams could crack. Over time, these cracks could extend the length of the axle beam, creating the potential for an axle beam failure. If the fro

Certain buses equipped with a Recaro ERGO-M driver seats may be missing welds on the seat structure. As a result, the seatbelt anchorage assembly could separate from the seat struc

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

On certain buses, the plastic clamp of the assist/grab straps could fail, which may result in passenger injury. Correction: New Flyer will supply operating fleets with replacement

On certain buses, the LED sign, mounted to the side of the bus to display destination message, could suffer electronic circuit board corrosion. This could cause an electrical short

On certain transit buses, the Electronic Control Module (ECM) may overheat and suffer intermittent failure. As a result the transmission may slip into neutral , and afterward be un

On certain transit buses, hydraulic lines in the engine compartment may fail. This could introduce high pressure hydraulic fluid spray into the engine compartment, which could igni

On certain buses, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) has an incorrect character in the 9th position. This character is a check digit and is calculated depending upon the remai

On certain vehicles, the high pressure fuel line from the pump could fail. Failure of the line introduces atomized fuel into the engine compartment which could contact hot surfaces

On certain low floor transit buses, the flip-out ramp designed to assist riders with wheelchairs or mobility aids enter and exit the vehicle may fail. The ramp hinges may have inad

On certain buses, the rear service brake relay valve can fail, resulting in a loss of air pressure to the rear brakes. Loss of rear brake application pressure could increase stoppi

On certain low floor transit buses, a fitting which connects the high pressure hydraulic line to the engine cooling fan motor assembly may leak. As a result, hydraulic fluid may be

Certain buses may experience engine turbocharger compressor wheel and backplate failure. If this occurs, lubricating oil may be released into the engine compartment and cause a fir

On certain transit buses, a weld was omitted from the front axle radius rod brackets during assembly. This missing weld decreases expected service life of the brackets and may even

On certain buses equipped with a Cummins ISC/ISL engine, improper installation of a boss plug during engine assembly could create stresses in the cylinder block casting. These stre

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

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

Certain buses may experience chafing of the battery cable on an engine mount. This could result in a vehicle fire. Correction: Owner notification including repair instructions for

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

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

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

On certain vehicles, the front suspension radius rod may fail due to lack or lapse in lubrication. Failure of the radius rod will cause a sudden shift in the front axle and could c

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. 121 - Air Brake Systems. The rear brake release time can exceed the 0.55 second limit specified in the standard.

On certain vehicles, the front axle spring tower bolts may not have been installed to the correct assembly torque specification. Incorrect torque may lead to a shorter bolt fatigue