2012 New Flyer D40LFR
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2012 New Flyer D40LFR. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2012 New Flyer D40LFR. Newest first.
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 transit buses, models C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, and XN40. Air pressure may leak from the parking brake chambers causing the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is driven.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify the owners and the affected brake chambers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Leaking MGM brake chambers
The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.
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.
- 10110562Technical Instruction to Replace ISL B400 Gen 4 Transmission Mounts.
- 10110477Technical Instruction to Reroute the DEF Pressure Hose Assembly
- 10110458Technical Instruction to Remove & Replace Exhaust Flex Connector.
- 10110436Technical Instruction to replace exhaust flex connector.
- 10095261Technical instruction to replace isl B400 gen 4 transmission mounts.
- 10054291New flyer: information procedure regarding the placement and/or paint of yellow safety stripe on wheelchair ramp. No model or years listed.
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