The worst 2010 New Flyer GE40LF problems
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Recalls 2
Seats
- What is wrong
- New Flyer Industries, Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 New Flyer MD30, 2012 C35LFR, 2010-2011 D35LFR, NABI 35LFW, 2011 D40LFR, 2010-2012 D60LFR and NABI 31LFW, 2010 C40LF, DE35LF, D40LF, DE40LFA, DE60LFA, GE35LFR and GE40LF, 2009 DE60LF and GE40LFR, 2010-2013 C40LFR, DE60LFR, NABI 416 and NABI 60BRT, 2010-2015 XD35, XDE40, NABI 40LFW and 42BRT, 2011-2015 XD40 and XN40, 2013-2015 XD60, XDE60 and XN35, 2010-2014 XDE35, 2013 XE40, 2012-2015 XN60, equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
- Risk
- If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- New Flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. Recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1‑204‑224‑6706, or Recaro customer service at 1‑800‑873‑2276. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-001.
Recall number 16V038000 · Recall details
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- New flyer is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 heavy duty transit buses. The three retaining bolts for the output flange on the ise propulsion system are subject to fatigue failure. Failure of the three bolts retaining the output flange to the combination gear box on the ise propulsion system could result in a separation of a portion of the driveshaft, with the output flange attached, from the vehicle.
- Risk
- Separation of the driveshaft and output flange from the vehicle creates the potential for bodily injury of bystanders and/or property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the drive line components and replace the output flange bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2011. Owners may contact new flyer at 1‑204‑934‑4876.
Recall number 11V407000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2010 New Flyer GE40LF 16
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 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 Remove ISE Cooling Loop Bypass.
- Technical service information bulletin - relocate intake filter for ise air compressor.
- Technical Instruction to Install New Engine Oil Dipstick Assembly.
- Technical Instruction for MONO Inverter Conversion.
- Technical Instruction to Replace Engine Air Intake Tube.
- Technical Instruction to Relocate UCAP Fire Bottle.
- Technical Instruction to Replace X1 Dongle.
- Technical Instruction to Upgrade UCAP Cabinet Cover (Mono).
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Questions about the 2010 New Flyer GE40LF
Is the 2010 New Flyer GE40LF reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2010 New Flyer GE40LF.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 New Flyer GE40LF?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2010 New Flyer GE40LF have?
2 recalls, covering seats and power train.
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