2001 New Flyer D40LF Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 2001 New Flyer D40LF has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Air (1 report).

5Recalls
1Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2001 New Flyer D40LF recalls

Exterior Lighting

Recall 07V068Feb 23, 20071,707 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger

Recall 05V320Jul 8, 2005321 vehicles affected

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Recall 02V112May 22, 2002480 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 02V004008May 16, 20021,107 vehicles affected

Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

Recall 01V265Aug 22, 20011,552 vehicles affected

Most common 2001 New Flyer D40LF problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Air1

What owners report

2009-02-10, Service Brakes, Air
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NEW FLYER LOW FLOOR BUS. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. A MECHANIC STATED THAT SOMETHING IN THE AIR SYSTEM IS MOMENTARILY REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF AIR THAT IS RECEIVED THROUGH THE HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM. ON ONE OCCASION, THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A TREE. SEVERAL OCCUPANTS REPORTED MINOR INJURIES. THE DRIVER STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT ASSIST. THE VIN AND MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.

2001 New Flyer D40LF questions

Does the 2001 New Flyer D40LF have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2001 New Flyer D40LF: Exterior Lighting; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections; Vehicle Speed Control; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 New Flyer D40LF?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Air (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 New Flyer D40LF has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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