Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2001 NEW Flyer D40LF peaked in 2009, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2001 NEW Flyer D40LF
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Feb 10, 2009 to Feb 10, 2009.
Recall campaigns covering this model year55,167 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2001 vehicle
Severity index100.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2001 NEW Flyer D40LF name brakes
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
5 recall campaigns cover the 2001 NEW Flyer D40LF
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V-068 | Feb 23, 2007 | Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps reflective devices, and… | Lighting | 1,707 | Repair or modification |
| 05V-320 | Jul 8, 2005 | On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine | Engine and cooling | 321 | Part replacement |
| 02V-112 | May 22, 2002 | On certain low floor buses, the power steering hose was incorrectly installed | Steering | 480 | Part replacement |
| 02V-004-008 | May 16, 2002 | On certain buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the… | Speed control | 1,107 | Part replacement |
| 01V-265 | Aug 22, 2001 | Vehicle description: transit buses | Steering | 1,552 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2001 NEW Flyer D40LF
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Feb 10, 2009Failure Jul 10, 2007Erie, PAService brakes, AirCrash3 injured
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.
NHTSA complaint 10258184
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- PE07053 Preliminary evaluation, Electrical system
INTERIOR FIRES
Opened Oct 29, 2007, closed Feb 22, 2008 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
7 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- SMB180 Aug 17, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Manual Bulletin Provides Updated Preventive Maintenace Interval for the Crankcase Breather Tube Element on Buses Equipped with a Cummins Diesel ISL 07 or ISL 09 Engine. - SMB178 Jan 5, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles. - PMB049 Jan 5, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Parts Manual Bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the Kongsberg brake and accelerator assembly on specifically equipped vehicles. - ITS-4725 Dec 1, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEW FLYER: INFORMATION CONCERNING THE RELOCATION OF THE LEVELING VALVES IN THE REAR. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE - ITS-4086 Dec 1, 2009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEW FLYER: INSTALL ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKET. MODELS INCLUDE 40FT, 60FT, DSL, AND ELEC LOW FLOOR. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE - 1525A Jan 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION OF AN OUTPUT WIRE TO CONTROL THE START UP AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ANTI-SKID SYSTEM (ABS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) USED ON D40LF AND C40LF MODELS. *TT - 1691A Jan 1, 2001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
INFORMATION ON RELOCATION OF THE DUAL SPECTRUM CURBSIDE IR FIRE SENSOR FOR D40LF MODELS. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.