Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2006 NEW Flyer C40LFR.
| 2024237 22 Apr 2024 | Label Issue: On certain transit buses, the compliance label lists incorrect information for the compressed natural gas (CNG) system. This includes the total water … |
| 2017105 1 Mar 2017 | Structure On certain vehicles, the front axle beams could crack. Over time, these cracks could extend the length of the axle beam, creating the potential for an axle beam… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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 and/or lower surface, which, over time can cause the axle beam to fail.
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 C40LF and 2006 C40LFR transit buses, equipped with John Deere 8.1 liter turbocharged, compressed natural gas engines, model number 6081HFN04, manufactured from June 2002 through January 2008. Failures can occur within the engine turbocharger. The turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.
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.
CERTAIN BUSES HAVE STAINLESS STEEL HYDRAULIC LINES WITH 90º FLANGE FITTINGS WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO FAILURE DUE TO ERRORS IN BOTH THE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF THESE LINES.
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH GRAHAM WHITE AIR DRYERS, THE AIR DRYER TIMER MODULES MAY ALLOW SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES OF MOISTURE TO ENTER AND AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What NEW Flyer told its dealers about the 2006 NEW Flyer C40LFR: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10175959 | Service Manual Bulletin - Changes to Cummins ISLG and L9N engine oil specifications and oil change intervals. |
| 10174502 | Technical Service Information Bulletin describing changes to the Cummins ISLG, L9N, ISB6.7G and B6.7N engine oil specifications. |
| 10128680 | This 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. |
| 10128679 | This Parts Manual Bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the Kongsberg brake and accelerator assembly on specifically equipped vehicles. |
| 10110594 | Technical Instruction to Replace Thermal Breaker with Magnetic Breaker. |
| 10110522 | Technical Instruction to Install an Auxiliary Air Conditioning Condensor. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Air Brake System
AIR BRAKE SYSTEM
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation