No complaints are listed for the 2000 NEW Flyer C40LF. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as NEW FLYER C40LF.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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8 recalls.
Date: 2007-06-11. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLIES HAVE INADEQUATE SPLINE ENGAGEMENT ON ONE OF THE TWO END YOKES.
Consequence: EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM COULD DEVELOP AND, IF NOT CORRECTED, CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4874.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2007-02-23. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2002-07-01. Systems: WHEELS.
Defect: ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES, THE CUSTOM WHEEL PAINT THICKNESS WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION AND THE WHEEL PAINT TYPE CHANGES FROM A GLASS STATE TO A RUBBER STATE AROUND THE BRAKE TEMPERATURES.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF WHEEL NUT TORQUE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: NEW FLYER DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS, WHEEL STUDS, AND MODIFY THE FRONT AIR BRAKE CIRCUIT TO REDUCE THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE TEMPERATURE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 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 1-204-224-6351.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2002-05-22. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR BUSES, THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2002-02-14. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ADHESIVELY BONDED ALUMINUM BUS DOOR PANELS, DUE TO AN IMPERFECT BONDING OF THE DOOR PANEL SKIN TO THE PANEL FRAME, ENVIRONMENTAL MOISTURE MAY INFILTRATE REGIONS OF IMPERFECT BONDING AND CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE FRAME AND DOOR PANEL. (excerpt)
Consequence: UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, IF THE PANEL IS SEPARATING OR HAS SEPARATED, A PASSENGER COULD FALL FROM THE BUS ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. (excerpt)
Remedy: VAPOR WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR BUSES INSPECTED AND WILL INSTALL MECHANICAL FASTENERS TO ATTACH THE SKINS TO THE FRAME ELEMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. 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 VAPOR CORPORATION AT 847-967-8300 OR NE (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2001-08-22. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE CLAMP NUTS FOR THE CENTER LINK TIE RODS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
Consequence: INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED CLAMP NUTS COULD LEAD TO THE TIE RODS SEPARATING FROM THE CENTER LINK POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: NEW FLYER WILL WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD END CLAMP LOCK NUTS TO ENSURE THAT THE NUTS ARE PROPERLY TIGHTENED. ANY DAMAGED TIE RODS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 2001. 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 1-204-982-8181.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2001-04-30. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS. THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM. (excerpt)
Consequence: WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. (excerpt)
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUSES FOR CERTAIN EQUALIZERS BY THE DATE CODE. THE AFFECTED EQUALIZERS WILL BE REPLACED BY VANNER. NEW FLYER IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. 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 VANNER AT 1-800-227-6937 OR NEW FLYER AT 1-20 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2000-09-15. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE FRONT AXLE'S SPRING TOWER BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
Consequence: INCORRECT BOLT TORQUE COULD LEAD TO A SHORTER BOLT FATIGUE LIFE AND EVENTUAL BOLT FAILURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REINSTALL THE BOLTS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
7 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 3 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
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| ENGINE | 1 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
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10175959
Date: 2020-05-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, EQUIPMENT.
Service Manual Bulletin - Changes to Cummins ISLG and L9N engine oil specifications and oil change intervals.
10174502
Date: 2020-04-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Technical Service Information Bulletin describing changes to the Cummins ISLG, L9N, ISB6.7G and B6.7N engine oil specifications.
10128679
Date: 2018-01-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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.
10128680
Date: 2018-01-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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.
635902
Date: 2002-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
SUBJECT 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. *TT
621659
Date: 2001-07-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL NEWFLYER SERVICE MANUAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICING THE HYDRAULIC FAN DRIVE PUMP (PERMCO) AND POWER STEERING PUMP (VICKERS) ON A D30LF, D35LF, D40LF, C30LF, C35LF, C40LF COACHES WITH A CUMMINS 8.3 ENGINE. *TT
621660
Date: 2001-07-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
SOME C40LF COACHES USING THE MERITOR LF AXLE SET UP, MAY HAVE A BRAKE LINE CONNECTED INCORRECTLY TO THE E10 BRAKE VAVLE, WHICH IS CAUSING THE BREAK LININGS TO WEAR OUT PRE-MATURELY.