No complaints are listed for the 2006 NEW Flyer D40LF. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as NEW FLYER D40LF.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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8 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: 2012-12-17. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 transit buses, models: C35LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LF, D40LFR, D60LF, D60LFA, D60LFR, DE35LFA, DE40LF, DE40LFA, DE40LFR, DE60LF, DE60LFA, DE60LFR, and XDE40. The drive shaft access panel may have insufficient strength or be not properly secured to the floor. If the drive shaft fails, debris from the driveshaft failure may enter the passenger comp (excerpt)
Consequence: If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants. (excerpt)
Remedy: New Flyer notification to owners on 01/03/2013. Dealers will install a steel plate under the access panel on affected buses, free of charge. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2010-03-09. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 TRANSIT BUSES. THESE MODELS HAVE AN INSPECTION PANEL LOCATED ABOVE THE DRIVE SHAFT IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOORING FOR EASY INSPECTION AND REMOVAL OF THE DRIVE SHAFT. THIS PANEL MAY NOT BE OF SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO PREVENT FOREIGN MATTER FROM ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IN THE EVENT OF A DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT ACCESS PANEL TO MAINTAIN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INTEGRITY COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INCORPORATE AN ENERGY ABSORBING HONEYCOMB MATERIAL TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ACCESS PANEL. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
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: 2008-11-07. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: NEW FLYER IS RECALLING 1,001 MY 2004-2007 D40LF, MY 2005 D40LFR, AND MY 2007-2008 D60LFR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CE NIEHOFF C701A OR C703A ALTERNATORS. FAILURE OF THE FORWARD ALTERNATOR BEARING MAY RESULT IN A DROP AND SEIZURE OF THE ROTATING ALTERNATOR SHAFT AND PULLEY. ONCE THE PULLEY IS STATIONARY, THE ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT CONTINUES TO PASS OVER THE PULLEY CREATING HIGH QUANTITIES OF BE (excerpt)
Consequence: DUE TO THE VERY HIGH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES CREATED AT THE BEARING DURING SHAFT SEIZURE, THE BELT DUST MAY IGNITE, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. (excerpt)
Remedy: TO INCREASE THE POTENTIAL LONGEVITY OF THE ALTERNATOR BEARINGS, DEALERS WILL INCORPORATE A LOWER TENSION BELT TENSIONER AND A NARROWER BELT. TO PREVENT THERMAL IGNITION IN THE EVENT OF A BEARING FAILURE, A LIGHTER DUTY, NARROWER BELT WILL SHRED RATHER THAN CONTINUE TO RUN OVER THE STATIONARY PULLEY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4803. (excerpt)
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.
Date: 2006-06-14. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL AND ISC DIESEL ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH THE CM850 FUEL SYSTEM, THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES, FROM THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP TO THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL, ARE PRONE TO FAILURE.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE LINE INTRODUCES HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SPRAY INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH CAN IGNITE WHEN IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH A HOT SURFACE.
Remedy: CUMMINS WILL INSTALL A FUEL LINE BRACKET TO REDUCE FUEL LINE STRESS. A NEW FUEL LINE WILL BE INSTALLED WHEN ADDING THE BRACKET. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
6 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
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| SUSPENSION | 1 |
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10144750
Date: 2018-08-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This Service Manual Bulletin Provides Updated Preventive Maintenace Interval for the Crankcase Breather Tube Element on Buses Equipped with a Cummins Diesel ISL 07 or ISL 09 Engine.
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.
10094807
Date: 2016-08-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
REWORK EXISTING EXHAUST TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR UPDATED CUMMINS EGR COOLER INSTALLATION
10042651
Date: 2011-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
NEW FLYER: INFORMATION CONCERNING THE RELOCATION OF THE LEVELING VALVES IN THE REAR. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
10031204
Date: 2009-12-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
NEW FLYER: INSTALL ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKET. MODELS INCLUDE 40FT, 60FT, DSL, AND ELEC LOW FLOOR. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE