The worst 2008 New Flyer E40LFR problems
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Recalls 2
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 heavy duty transit buses. The radius rod bracket which attaches the front axle radius rods to the vehicle frame may be missing two of the four required welds.
- Risk
- Failure of a radius rod bracket assembly may result in restricted steering capability increasing the risk of vehicle crash, injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for radius rod brackets and will be replaced with certified product free of charge. The safety recall began on december 13, 2010. Owners may contact new flyer at 1‑204‑934‑4876.
Recall number 10V605000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- New flyer is recalling 319 my 2008 c40lf, c40lfr, d35lf, d40lf, d41lf, d61lfr, de41lf, de61lf, e40lfr, ge40lfr, and de41lfr transit buses equipped with parker hannifin (vansco) control modules. A certain batch of the programmable logic control modules may have a manufacturing defect. This defect could produce erratic behavior of certain input/output signals to and from the affected module. This erratic behavior could potentially impact certain functions such as the headlights, brake lights, throttle control, and control of the articulated joint.
- Risk
- Failure of the module to properly control the vehicle sub-systems could result in vehicle crash, injury or death.
- Remedy
- The affected modules will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on july 14, 2008. Owners may contact new flyer at 1‑204‑982‑8400.
Recall number 08V296000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 New Flyer E40LFR 2
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Questions about the 2008 New Flyer E40LFR
Is the 2008 New Flyer E40LFR reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2008 New Flyer E40LFR.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 New Flyer E40LFR?
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How many recalls does the 2008 New Flyer E40LFR have?
2 recalls, covering power train and service brakes, air.
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