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2007 New Flyer C40LFR recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 2007 New Flyer C40LFR, covering 5,248 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

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported April 14, 2011 · 1,123 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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
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.

Recall number 11V237000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported January 9, 2008 · 1,049 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain buses have stainless steel hydraulic lines with 90º flange fittings which are subject to failure due to errors in both the design and manufacture of these lines.
Risk
Failure of these lines, located in the engine compartment, could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
New flyer will remove these lines and replace them with a previously proven design of flexible lines. The recall began on january 15, 2008. Owners may contact new flyer at 1‑204‑982‑8400.

Recall number 08V010000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/moduleReported March 13, 2007 · 719 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain transit buses equipped with graham white air dryers, the air dryer timer modules may allow sufficient quantities of moisture to enter and affect the operation of the vehicle air brake system.
Risk
Failure of the air brake system due to moisture could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the air dryer timer module on the affected vehicles. The recall began on march 22, 2007. Owners may contact new flyer at 204‑934‑4874.

Recall number 07V103000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2007 New Flyer C40LFR recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2007 New Flyer C40LFR have?

4, covering suspension, latches/locks/linkages and engine and engine cooling.

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