New Flyer D40lfr — Structure
High risk
Mar 1, 2017
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007
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
Also affects: New Flyer C40lfr, New Flyer D40lf, New Flyer D60lf, New Flyer D60lfr, New Flyer De40lf
New Flyer D40lfr — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 22, 2016
Model years: 2010, 2011
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
Also affects: New Flyer D40lf, New Flyer D60lfr, New Flyer Xd40, New Flyer Xd60, New Flyer Xde40
New Flyer D40lfr — Engine
High risk
Aug 18, 2011
Model years: 2010
On certain buses equipped with a Cummins engine, the V-band clamps used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) / Diesel Particulate Fi
Also affects: New Flyer Xd40, New Flyer D60lfr
New Flyer D40lfr — Other
High risk
Jul 19, 2010
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009
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
Also affects: New Flyer D40lf, New Flyer D60lf, New Flyer De40lfr
New Flyer D40lfr — Other
High risk
Sep 25, 2009
Model years: 2006, 2008, 2009
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
Also affects: New Flyer D40i, New Flyer D40lf, New Flyer D60lf, New Flyer De40lf, New Flyer De40lfr
New Flyer D40lfr — Electrical
High risk
Jun 26, 2008
Model years: 2008
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
Also affects: New Flyer D40lf, New Flyer D61lf, New Flyer D61lfr
New Flyer D40lfr — Steering
High risk
Jan 3, 2008
Model years: 2006, 2007
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
Also affects: New Flyer D40lf, New Flyer D61lfr, New Flyer De40lf, New Flyer De41lf
New Flyer D40lfr — Brakes
High risk
Mar 13, 2007
Model years: 2006
On certain low floor transit buses, the air dryer assembly may have a faulty timer module. Air entering the brake system may not have moisture removed. If not properly drained, sma