No complaints are listed for the 2010 NEW Flyer DE40LFR. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-10.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as NEW FLYER DE40LFR.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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3 recalls.
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: 2011-08-22. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES, MODELS D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE40LFR, DE60LFR, XD35, XDE35, AND XDE40, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 3, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISL, ISC, or ISX DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIE (excerpt)
Consequence: IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD. (excerpt)
Remedy: NEW FLYER IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000 OR NEW FLYER CUSTOMER SERVICES AT 1-204-934-4876. (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.
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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| POWER TRAIN | 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.
10110436
Date: 2013-11-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT.
Technical Instruction to replace exhaust flex connector.
10094548
Date: 2013-01-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO INSPECT OK6 ROOFTOP OIL COOLER HARNESS FOR UV DAMAGE PREVENTION.