2005 New Flyer GE40LF
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2005 New Flyer GE40LF. Newest first.
New Flyer Industries Ltd (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2006 L40LFand DE60LF transit buses, 2006-2007 C35LF, C40LFR, D35LF, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE40LF and DE40LFR transit buses, and 2005-2007 C40LF, D40LF, D60LF, DE60LFA, GE40LF, 2007 D35LFR, and DE60LFR transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with MAN V8-65L axle beams that may have cracks on the upper…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams and determine a repair, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R17-002.
New flyer IS recalling certain model year 2005-2010 heavy duty transit buses. the three retaining bolts for the output flange on the ise propulsion system are subject to fatigue failure. failure of the three bolts retaining the output flange to the combination gear box on the ise propulsion system could result in a separation of a portion of the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Separation of the driveshaft and output flange from the vehicle creates the potential for bodily injury of bystanders and/or property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the drive line components and replace the output flange bolts free of charge. the safety recall began on august 18, 2011. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.
On certain transit buses, the spot welds which hold the wheelchair ramp hinge assembly together can fail allowing the ramp to separate, when deployed under load, from the bus frame.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Separation of the ramp from the vehicle could result in injury to passengers on the ramp.
Remedy
Dealers will add new hardware to the hinges which will make the spot-welding redundant. the recall began on february 15, 2006. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4874.
On certain transit buses equipped with relay valves built by haldex/midland and distributed by meritor/wabco with valve body date code of 342a4k. this valve, which IS installed in the rear axle air brake circuit, can fail resulting in a loss of air pressure to the rear service brakes.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of the valve would disable the rear axle service brake circuit and result in extended stopping distances which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect to see if the installed relay valve has a date code of 342a4k and if necessary will replace the valve free of charge. the recall began on january 25, 2006. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4803.
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.
- 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.
- 10110482Technical Service Bulletin for the Ultra Capacitor Air Intake Filter Change Interval
- 10110481Techical Service Bulletin for the Ford 6.8 V-10 WSG-1068 Gasoline Engine Oil Cooler.
- 10110476Technical Instruction to Upgrade UCAP Cabinet Cover (Legacy).
- 10110475Technical Instruction to Relocate UCAP Fire Bottle (Legacy).
- 10110459Technical Instruction to Modify UCAP Circuit Board Cover.
- 10110421Technical Instruction to Relocate UCAP Fire Bottle.
- 10110420Technical Instruction to Replace Engine Air Intake Tube.
- 10110419Technical Instruction for MONO Inverter Conversion.
- 10110417Technical Instruction to Install New Engine Oil Dipstick Assembly.
- 10095423Technical service information bulletin - relocate intake filter for ise air compressor.
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