2002 New Flyer D40LF
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 2002 New Flyer D40LF. Newest first.
New flyer IS recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between may 2002 and september 2009 equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. the connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy
New flyer will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on october2, 2009. owners may contact new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4876.
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 transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. detroit diesel IS conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
On certain transit buses equipped with a voith transmission, the cooler line can rub on the auxiliary heater exhaust.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause a transmission fluid leak. if the fluid leaks onto the hot exhaust system it could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the transmission cooler hose assembly and add a fitting to promote additional clearance. owner notification began during february 2004. owners should contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
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.
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.
Every New Flyer D40LF model year
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