No complaints are listed for the 2007 NEW Flyer C40LFR. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as NEW FLYER C40LFR.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2017-03-01. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2011-04-14. Systems: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
Defect: NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES PRODUCED FROM MAY 24, 2007, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLIES. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE TEETER LEVER BASE AND THE CAM PLATE.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY. A PASSENGER LEANING ON OR FORCED AGAINST THE DOOR COULD FALL THROUGH THE DOOR AND SUSTAIN INJURIES.
Remedy: NEW FLYER IS WORKING WITH THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLIES, VAPOR BUS, TO REPAIR THE AFFECTED BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE VAPOR BUS DEFECT REPORT 11E-010. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAPOR BUS AT 1-847-777-6450 OR NEW FLYER CUSTOMER SERVICES AT 1-204-934-4874.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2008-01-09. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: CERTAIN BUSES HAVE STAINLESS STEEL HYDRAULIC LINES WITH 90Ao FLANGE FITTINGS WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO FAILURE DUE TO ERRORS IN BOTH THE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF THESE LINES.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THESE LINES, LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: NEW FLYER WILL REMOVE THESE LINES AND REPLACE THEM WITH A PREVIOUSLY PROVEN DESIGN OF FLEXIBLE LINES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2007-03-13. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM DUE TO MOISTURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR DRYER TIMER MODULE ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
2 investigations; 0 open.
EA09010
Opened: 2009-06-18. Closed: 2010-11-19.
Air Brake System
INVESTIGATION HAS NOT IDENTIFIED A DEFECT.THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPORTED COMPLAINTS RELATING TO THIS ISSUE SINCE 2006. SEE CLOSING REPORT FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
PE09012
Opened: 2009-02-27. Closed: 2009-06-18.
AIR BRAKE SYSTEM
ODI IS CLOSING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION AND OPENING AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA09-010) TO FURTHER IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE THE VEHICLE ENVIRONMENT AND BRAKE SYSTEM FACTORS THAT MAY BE CAUSING OR CONTRIBUTING TO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE PERFORMANCE IN CERTAIN VEHICLES.
Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Linked campaign numbers: None listed.
Manufacturer communications
4 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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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.