1997 New Flyer C40LF
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1997 New Flyer C40LF. Newest first.
On certain transit buses, the u-joint assemblies have inadequate spline engagement on one of the two end yokes.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Excessive play in the steering system could develop and, if not corrected, cause a loss of steering control which could result in a crash.
Remedy
The u-joint assembly will be inspected and replaced if necessary. the recall began on june 10, 2007. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4874.
Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps reflective devices, and associated equipment." the flashing deceleration lamps were an optional item for some of these buses.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The standard requires that the deceleration lamp IS a solid light rather than a flashing light.
Remedy
Dealers will rewire the electrical system to remove the flashing function or install a new programmable logic controller (plc) which will make the lamps burn steady free of charge. the recall began on march 5, 2007. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.
On certain low floor buses, the power steering hose was incorrectly installed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The hose can leak, creating the risk of an engine fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hose. owner notification began july 1, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-228-8984.
Vehicle description: transit buses. there could be a casting defect in the left side spring tower. the spring towers support the vehicle structure, and failure of a tower could cause a sudden shift in the front axle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the spring tower. owner notification IS expected to begin during may 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8181.
Owner complaints
1 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
Latest complaints
- Seat belts
This IS in regards to the shoulder harnesses in pierce transit buses, lakewood, washington 98499. the shoulder harness IS a 2 part seat belt. during driving conditions, the shoulder harness locks up randomly, and prevents the safe operation of the bus. many bus drivers in washington state do not…
This IS in regards to the shoulder harnesses in pierce transit buses, lakewood, washington 98499. the shoulder harness IS a 2 part seat belt. during driving conditions, the shoulder harness locks up randomly, and prevents the safe operation of the bus. many bus drivers in washington state do not wear the shoulder harness part due to the injuries many drivers has sustained when worn. ussc seat manufacturer's develop and install these harnesses directly on the seats. there are 4 major bus companies with these seats and the same malfunctions. the cost to repair them IS more than the companies want to spend. therefore buses with faulty equiptment are on the road daily. passengers and fellow drivers are at serious risk. police and wsp will not enforce the seat belt law and force the companies to fix this lethal problem. please investigate and force compliance upon the companies, and the manufacturer.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10175959Service Manual Bulletin - Changes to Cummins ISLG and L9N engine oil specifications and oil change intervals.
- 10174502Technical Service Information Bulletin describing changes to the Cummins ISLG, L9N, ISB6.7G and B6.7N engine oil specifications.
- 10128680This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles.
- 10128679This Parts Manual Bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the Kongsberg brake and accelerator assembly on specifically equipped vehicles.
- 635902Subject regarding installation of an output wire to control the start up and shut down of the anti-skid system (ABS) electronic control unit (ecu) used on d40lf and c40lf models.
- 621660Some c40lf coaches using the meritor lf axle set up, may have a brake line connected incorrectly to the E10 brake vavle, which IS causing the break linings to wear out pre-maturely.
- 621659Subject regarding additional newflyer service manual maintenance instructions for servicing the hydraulic fan drive pump (permco) and power steering pump (vickers) on a d30lf, d35lf, d40lf, c30lf, c35lf, c40lf coaches with a cummins 8.3 engine.
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