The worst 2006 New Flyer DE40LF problems
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Recalls 3
Suspension: front
- 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
Structure
- 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
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- On certain transit buses built with cummins isl and isc diesel engines equipped with the cm850 fuel system, the engine high pressure fuel lines, from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail, are prone to failure.
- Risk
- Failure of the line introduces high pressure fuel spray into the engine compartment which can ignite when it comes in contact with a hot surface.
- Remedy
- Cummins will install a fuel line bracket to reduce fuel line stress. A new fuel line will be installed when adding the bracket. Customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels or new flyer at 204‑934‑4876.
Recall number 06V212000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 New Flyer DE40LF 9
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This Service Manual Bulletin Provides Updated Preventive Maintenace Interval for the Crankcase Breather...
- This Parts Manual Bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the Kongsberg...
- This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation...
- Rework existing exhaust tube support bracket for updated cummins EGR cooler installation
- New flyer: inspect and retorque steering gear box hardware. models 40OFT; dsl; elec; low floor. no model...
- New flyer: inspect exhaust tube for leak and alignment
- New flyer: remove and replace zf transmission breather hose to provide better drip loop
- New flyer: remove steering gears and add plastic slider plates
- New flyer: rework DEF tank. apply sealant on DEF line connections. models 40FT; dsl; elec. no model years...
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Questions about the 2006 New Flyer DE40LF
Is the 2006 New Flyer DE40LF reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2006 New Flyer DE40LF.
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How many recalls does the 2006 New Flyer DE40LF have?
3 recalls, covering suspension, structure and engine and engine cooling.
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