NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 New Flyer C40LF Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 New Flyer C40LF has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 New Flyer C40LF. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized New Flyer dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 New Flyer C40LF. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STEERING U-JOINT ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #07V268000 · Steering · NHTSA notice
Reported June 11, 2007 · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
Potentially affected: 1,768 vehicles
Owners notified July 10, 2007 · Vehicles built January 1, 1994 – December 31, 2000 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLIES HAVE INADEQUATE SPLINE ENGAGEMENT ON ONE OF THE TWO END YOKES.
Safety consequence
EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM COULD DEVELOP AND, IF NOT CORRECTED, CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4874.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
FLASHING DECELERATION LAMPS/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #07V068000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice
Reported February 23, 2007 · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
Potentially affected: 1,707 vehicles
Owners notified March 17, 2007 · Vehicles built January 1, 1996 – December 31, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE FLASHING DECELERATION LAMPS WERE AN OPTIONAL ITEM FOR SOME OF THESE BUSES.
Safety consequence
THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE DECELERATION LAMP IS A SOLID LIGHT RATHER THAN A FLASHING LIGHT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REWIRE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO REMOVE THE FLASHING FUNCTION OR INSTALL A NEW PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) WHICH WILL MAKE THE LAMPS BURN STEADY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION1S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NEW FLYER/POWER STEERING HOSE ROUTING
NHTSA #02V112000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Hose, Piping, and Connections · NHTSA notice
Reported May 22, 2002 · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 480 vehicles
Owners notified July 1, 2002 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR BUSES, THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
Safety consequence
THE HOSE CAN LEAK, CREATING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-228-8984.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other New Flyer C40LF model years
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