The worst 2008 New Flyer DE40LFR problems
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Recalls 3
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
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- 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
Interior lighting
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 New Flyer DE40LFR 10
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...
- Technical Instruction to Rework OK6 Transmission Cooler Wire Harness UV Damage.
- Technical Instruction to Cover EMP OK6 Rooftop Oil Cooler Fan Harnesses.
- 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 2008 New Flyer DE40LFR
Is the 2008 New Flyer DE40LFR reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2008 New Flyer DE40LFR.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 New Flyer DE40LFR?
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How many recalls does the 2008 New Flyer DE40LFR have?
3 recalls, covering structure, power train and interior lighting.
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