2009 NEW FLYER C40LFR Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 NEW FLYER C40LFR has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to driveline components, door latches, structural panels, and engine equipment according to recall records.
There are five recalls associated with this model that address defects in driveline integrity, door latch safety, structural panels, and engine components. These recalls aim to prevent potential injuries from mechanical failures or fire hazards.
Recalls- Driveshaft access panel. NHTSA recall 10V089000 affects 1,845 vehicles due to an insufficiently strong access panel that may allow debris into the passenger compartment if the driveshaft fails. This poses a risk of injury or death. Dealers install energy-absorbing honeycomb material free of charge.
- Rear side exit door latch. Recall 11V237000 involves 1,123 buses with Teeter lever assemblies that do not engage properly, risking passenger fall through the door. The fix includes repairs by Vapor Bus and New Flyer free of charge.
- Structural panel reinforcement. Recall 12V591000 covers 2,048 buses with drive shaft access panels that may be inadequately secured or weak. Failure could allow debris entry into the passenger compartment, risking injury. Dealers add a steel plate under the access panel at no cost.
- Engine crankcase ventilation. Recall 15V292000 concerns 2,956 buses with Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excess crankcase pressure may detach the vent tube elbow allowing engine oil contact with hot surfaces, increasing fire risk. Repairs include securing vent tube ends and ECM reprogramming, provided free by Cummins service centers.
- Intake manifold sensor. Recall 14V087000 affects 2,139 buses with specific Cummins Westport ISL G engines experiencing sensor malfunctions due to condensation freeze. This defect may cause elevated exhaust temperatures or flames, risking fire or burns. Authorized facilities upload revised ECM calibrations free of charge.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could provide guidance on available legal options.
2009 NEW FLYER C40LFR Summary
2009
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
10111
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 NEW FLYER C40LFR
2956 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, 2008-2013 C40LF, 2008-2013 C40LFR, 2009 L40LFR, 2009 C35LF, 2013-2014 XN35, 2011-2014 XN40, and 2012-2014 XN60 buses, equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Risk: If the engine oil comes into contact with hot surfaces, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
2009 NEW FLYER C40LFR
2139 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
New Flyer Industries Canada ULC (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009 C35LF and L40LFR, model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, model year 2008-2013 C40LF and C40LFR, model year 2013 XN35, model year 2011-2013 XN40 and model year 2012-2013 XN60 transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. In the affected vehicles, condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Risk: The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
2009 NEW FLYER C40LFR
2048 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE
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 compartment through the panel.
Risk: If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants.
2009 NEW FLYER C40LFR
1123 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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.
Risk: 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.
2009 NEW FLYER C40LFR
1845 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
Risk: FAILURE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT ACCESS PANEL TO MAINTAIN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INTEGRITY COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Complaints
No complaints found.