2006 New Flyer D40LFR Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

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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

Interior lightingReported September 24, 2009 · 1,412 vehicles affected

What is wrong: New flyer is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between may 2002 and september 2009 equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Risk: A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy: New flyer will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on october2, 2009. Owners may contact new flyer customer services at 1‑204‑934‑4876.

Recall number 09V367000 · 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

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

Is the 2006 New Flyer D40LFR reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2006 New Flyer D40LFR.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 New Flyer D40LFR?

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How many recalls does the 2006 New Flyer D40LFR have?

4 recalls, covering suspension, interior lighting and engine and engine cooling.

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