New Flyer Recalls 2005-2006 C40LF and C40LFR Transit Buses
New Flyer is recalling 163 transit buses due to a turbocharger defect that may cause engine damage, oil leaks, smoke, or fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (turbocharger failure) that may result in fire or a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
New Flyer Industries Ltd is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 C40LF and 2006 C40LFR transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with John Deere 8.1 liter turbocharged, compressed natural gas engines, model number 6081HFN04, manufactured from June 2002 through January 2008. The recall affects 163 vehicles.
The recall is issued because failures can occur within the engine turbocharger. Specifically, the turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in damage to the engine and/or an oil leak. This failure may result in smoke, fire, or stalling, which could possibly lead to a vehicle crash.
The remedy for this issue is still under development. An interim letter was mailed on October 3, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-1251 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- NEW FLYER C40LF, C40LFR
- Brand
- NEW FLYER
- Manufacturer
- NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 163
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- C40LF
- C40LFR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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