2008 New Flyer C40LFR recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2008 New Flyer C40LFR. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- May 18, 2015Fire risk2009 New Flyer C35LF, 2009–2012 New Flyer C35LFR, 2008–2013 New Flyer C40LF and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
15V292000 · 3K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Mar 4, 2014Fire risk2009 New Flyer C35LF, 2009–2012 New Flyer C35LFR, 2008–2013 New Flyer C40LF and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
14V087000 · 2K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Dec 17, 2012Crash risk2009 New Flyer C35LF, 2008–2009 New Flyer C40LFR, 2009 New Flyer D35LFR and 13 other models — 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.
12V591000 · 2K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Apr 14, 2011Crash risk2009 New Flyer C35LFR, 2008 New Flyer C40LF, 2007–2010 New Flyer C40LFR and 6 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
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.
11V237000 · 1K units · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 22, 2010Crash risk2008 New Flyer C40LFR, 2008 New Flyer D40LF, 2008 New Flyer DE60LF and 1 other model — Equipment
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 C40LFR, D40LF AND DE60LF HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2009 DE60LFA HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES. THE PASSENGER ASSIST GRAB STRAP HANDLES HAVE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURES IN THE FIELD.
10V343000 · 145 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Mar 9, 2010Crash risk2009 New Flyer C35LF, 2008–2009 New Flyer C40LFR, 2009 New Flyer D35LFR and 12 other models — Power Train
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.
10V089000 · 2K units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Jul 3, 2008Crash risk2008 New Flyer C40LF, 2008 New Flyer C40LFR, 2008 New Flyer D35LF and 8 other models — Service Brakes, Air
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.
08V296000 · 319 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD