Recalls for 2008 New Flyer E40lfr

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2010-12-07
Description
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 heavy duty transit buses.  The radius rod bracket which attaches the front axle radius rods to the vehicle frame may be missing two of the four required welds.  

Consequence
Failure of a radius rod bracket assembly may result in restricted steering capability increasing the risk of vehicle crash, injury or death.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect for radius rod brackets and will be replaced with certified product free of charge.  The safety recall began on december 13, 2010.  Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.

Notes
New flyer safety recall no.  R10-028.owners may also 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 .

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Posted on: 2008-07-08
Description
New flyer is recalling 319 my 2008 c40lf, c40lfr, d35lf, d40lf, d41lf, d61lfr, de41lf, de61lf, e40lfr, ge40lfr, and de41lfr transit buses equipped with parker hannifin (vansco) control modules.  A certain batch of the programmable logic control modules may have a manufacturing defect.  This defect could produce erratic behavior of certain input/output signals to and from the affected module.  This erratic behavior could potentially impact certain functions such as the headlights, brake lights, throttle control, and control of the articulated joint.

Consequence
Failure of the module to properly control the vehicle sub-systems could result in vehicle crash, injury or death.

Corrective Action
The affected modules will be replaced free of charge.  The recall began on july 14, 2008.  Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.

Notes
New flyer recall no.  R08-022.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.