1996 New Flyer D40LF
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1996 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.
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. a tether strap on the driver's seat was omitted. this does not comply with the strength requirements of fmvss no. 207, seating systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
The driver seat may not adequately restrain the driver in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
The owner will be provided with parts, instructions and repair assistance as required. the owner will install the missing tether straps.
Vehicle description: buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position. two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. the back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Isringhausen IS conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.
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.
- 50881Transfer cutter support bracket.
- 50877Defroster control knob.
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