No complaints are listed for the 2004 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: 2009-09-24. Systems: INTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
Remedy: NEW FLYER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER CUSTOMER SERVICES AT 1-204-934-4876.
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: 2006-02-07. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2006-01-18. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2005-08-25. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN LEAK AT THE FLANGE FITTING DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. INCORRECT INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE O-RING OF THE FLANGE ASSEMBLY, COMPROMISING THE SEALING CAPABILITY OF THE O-RING.
Consequence: LEAKS CAUSED DUE TO DAMAGED O-RINGS COULD CAUSE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO BE SPRAYED ONTO HOT SURFACES AND IGNITE.
Remedy: NEW FLYER WILL CONTACT CUSTOMERS WITH PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THIS RECALL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2005-03-25. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES, A WELD IS MISSING ON THE RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT BRACKETAND THE BRACKET MAY FATIGUE AND FAIL WHILE IN USE.
Consequence: BRACKET FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
5 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 3 |
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| ENGINE | 1 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 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