No complaints are listed for the 2001 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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6 recalls.
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: 2003-05-16. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS WESTPORT B GAS PLUS OR C GAS PLUS 6 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION MAY NOT CORRECTLY DETECT A THROTTLE PLATE ACTUATOR FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN AN UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION.
Consequence: IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION FREE OF CHARGE. 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 CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357 OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4882.
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: 2002-05-16. Systems: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Defect: ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
Consequence: IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: WILLIAMS CONTROLS IS HANDLING THE REPLACEMENT OF THIS PEDAL. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WILLIAMS CONTROL AT 1-503-684-8600 OR NEW FLYER AT 204-982-8181.
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.
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.