1994 New Flyer D40LF
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1994 New Flyer D40LF. Newest first.
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.
Vehicle description: transit buses. five (5) front radius rods installed in these buses have failed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A failure of a front radius rod could cause a shift in the front axle, possibly resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the radius rod. owner notification began march 1, 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.
The brake release timing does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: premature brake wear could cause increased stopping distances increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with parts, instructions and assistance in restoring the brake timing to fmvss 121 requirements.
The brake release timing does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: premature brake wear could cause increased stopping distances increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with parts, instructions and assistance in restoring the brake timing to fmvss 121 requirements.
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.
- 10144750This Service Manual Bulletin Provides Updated Preventive Maintenace Interval for the Crankcase Breather Tube Element on Buses Equipped with a Cummins Diesel ISL 07 or ISL 09 Engine.
- 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.
- 10042651New flyer: information concerning the relocation of the leveling valves in the rear. No model years listed.
- 10031204New flyer: install alternator support bracket. Models include 40FT, 60FT, dsl, and elec low floor. No model years listed.
- 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.
- 622548Information on relocation of the dual spectrum curbside ir fire sensor for d40lf models.
- 50868Driveshaft replacement.
- 50866Engine mounts replacement.
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