2009 New Flyer D40LF Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

The worst 2009 New Flyer D40LF problems

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StructureReported December 17, 2012 · 2,048 vehicles affected

What is wrong: New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 transit buses, models: C35LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LF, D40LFR, D60LF, D60LFA, D60LFR, DE35LFA, DE40LF, DE40LFA, DE40LFR, DE60LF, DE60LFA, DE60LFR, and XDE40. The drive shaft access panel may have insufficient strength or be not properly secured to the floor. If the drive shaft fails, debris from the driveshaft failure may enter the passenger compartment through the panel.
Risk: If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants.
Remedy: New Flyer notification to owners on 01/03/2013. Dealers will install a steel plate under the access panel on affected buses, free of charge. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1‑204‑224‑6706 for more information.

Recall number 12V591000 · Recall details

Power train: driveline: driveshaftReported March 9, 2010 · 1,845 vehicles affected

What is wrong: New flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 transit buses. These models have an inspection panel located above the drive shaft in the passenger compartment flooring for easy inspection and removal of the drive shaft. This panel may not be of sufficient strength to prevent foreign matter from entering the passenger compartment in the event of a drive shaft failure.
Risk: Failure of the drive shaft access panel to maintain passenger compartment integrity could result in injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will incorporate an energy absorbing honeycomb material to the underside of the access panel. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 10, 2010. Owners may contact new flyer at 204‑934‑4874.

Recall number 10V089000 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Is the 2009 New Flyer D40LF reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2009 New Flyer D40LF.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 New Flyer D40LF?

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How many recalls does the 2009 New Flyer D40LF have?

2 recalls, covering structure and power train.

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