2005 New Flyer C40LF recalls

There are 6 safety recalls on record for the 2005 New Flyer C40LF, covering 4,148 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Suspension: frontReported March 1, 2017 · 2,357 vehicles affected

What is wrong: New Flyer Industries Ltd (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2006 L40LFand DE60LF transit buses, 2006-2007 C35LF, C40LFR, D35LF, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE40LF and DE40LFR transit buses, and 2005-2007 C40LF, D40LF, D60LF, DE60LFA, GE40LF, 2007 D35LFR, and DE60LFR transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with MAN V8-65L axle beams that may have cracks on the upper and/or lower surface, which, over time can cause the axle beam to fail.
Risk: Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams and determine a repair, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R17-002.

Recall number 17V130000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/superchargerReported September 24, 2012 · 163 vehicles affected

What is wrong: New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 C40LF and 2006 C40LFR transit buses, equipped with John Deere 8.1 liter turbocharged, compressed natural gas engines, model number 6081HFN04, manufactured from June 2002 through January 2008. Failures can occur within the engine turbocharger. The turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.
Risk: Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, or stalling; possibly leading to a vehicle crash.
Remedy: The remedy for this issue is still under development. An interim letter was mailed on October 3, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1‑204‑224‑1251.

Recall number 12V466000 · Recall details

Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported February 7, 2006 · 682 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain transit buses, the spot welds which hold the wheelchair ramp hinge assembly together can fail allowing the ramp to separate, when deployed under load, from the bus frame.
Risk: Separation of the ramp from the vehicle could result in injury to passengers on the ramp.
Remedy: Dealers will add new hardware to the hinges which will make the spot-welding redundant. The recall began on february 15, 2006. Owners may contact new flyer at 1‑204‑934‑4874.

Recall number 06V034000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: check valveReported January 18, 2006 · 103 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain transit buses equipped with relay valves built by haldex/midland and distributed by meritor/wabco with valve body date code of 342a4k. This valve, which is installed in the rear axle air brake circuit, can fail resulting in a loss of air pressure to the rear service brakes.
Risk: Failure of the valve would disable the rear axle service brake circuit and result in extended stopping distances which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the installed relay valve has a date code of 342a4k and if necessary will replace the valve free of charge. The recall began on january 25, 2006. Owners may contact new flyer at 204‑934‑4803.

Recall number 06V015000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported August 25, 2005 · 665 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain transit buses, hydraulic fluid can leak at the flange fitting due to improper installation procedures. Incorrect installation procedures may cause damage to the o-ring of the flange assembly, compromising the sealing capability of the o-ring.
Risk: Leaks caused due to damaged o-rings could cause hydraulic fluid to be sprayed onto hot surfaces and ignite.
Remedy: New flyer will contact customers with parts and instructions on how to complete this recall. The recall began on august 30, 2005. Owners may contact new flyer at 204‑934‑4874.

Recall number 05V370000 · Recall details

Steering: linkages: tie rod assemblyReported March 25, 2005 · 178 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain transit buses equipped with meritor front axle assemblies, a weld is missing on the radius rod attachment bracketand the bracket may fatigue and fail while in use.
Risk: Bracket failure could result in a crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brackets free of charge. The recall began on april 6, 2005. Owners may contact new flyer at 204‑934‑4874.

Recall number 05V116000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 2005 New Flyer C40LF have?

6, covering suspension, engine and engine cooling and equipment adaptive/mobility.

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