No complaints are listed for the 2005 NEW Flyer GE40LF. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as NEW FLYER GE40LF.
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: 2011-08-05. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES. THE THREE RETAINING BOLTS FOR THE OUTPUT FLANGE ON THE ISE PROPULSION SYSTEM ARE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FAILURE. FAILURE OF THE THREE BOLTS RETAINING THE OUTPUT FLANGE TO THE COMBINATION GEAR BOX ON THE ISE PROPULSION SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF A PORTION OF THE DRIVESHAFT, WITH THE OUTPUT FLANGE ATTACHED, FROM (excerpt)
Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE DRIVESHAFT AND OUTPUT FLANGE FROM THE VEHICLE CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR BODILY INJURY OF BYSTANDERS AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. (excerpt)
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVE LINE COMPONENTS AND REPLACE THE OUTPUT FLANGE BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4876. (excerpt)
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.
Manufacturer communications
12 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 6 |
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| ENGINE | 4 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
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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.
10095423
Date: 2013-10-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
TECHNICAL SERVICE INFORMATION BULLETIN - RELOCATE INTAKE FILTER FOR ISE AIR COMPRESSOR.
10110417
Date: 2013-07-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, EQUIPMENT.
Technical Instruction to Install New Engine Oil Dipstick Assembly.
10110419
Date: 2013-07-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Technical Instruction for MONO Inverter Conversion.
10110420
Date: 2013-07-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Technical Instruction to Replace Engine Air Intake Tube.
10110421
Date: 2013-07-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Technical Instruction to Relocate UCAP Fire Bottle.
10110476
Date: 2012-10-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Technical Instruction to Upgrade UCAP Cabinet Cover (Legacy).
10110481
Date: 2012-10-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Techical Service Bulletin for the Ford 6.8 V-10 WSG-1068 Gasoline Engine Oil Cooler.
10110482
Date: 2012-10-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Technical Service Bulletin for the Ultra Capacitor Air Intake Filter Change Interval