2005 New Flyer GE40LF recalls and problems
The 2005 New Flyer GE40LF has 4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any New Flyer dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2005 New Flyer GE40LF vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2005 New Flyer GE40LF recalls
Recall 17V-130: Suspension
Problem: New Flyer Industries Ltd (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2006 L40LFand DE60LF transit buses, 2006-2007 C35LF, C40LFR, D35LF, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE40LF and DE40LFR transit buses, and 2005-2007 C40LF, D40LF, D60LF, DE60LFA, GE40LF, 2007 D35LFR, and DE60LFR transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with MAN V8-65L axle beams that may have cracks on the upper and/or lower surface, which, over time can cause the axle beam to fail.
Risk: Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams and determine a repair, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R17-002.
Recall 11V-407: Power Train
Problem: New flyer is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 heavy duty transit buses. The three retaining bolts for the output flange on the ise propulsion system are subject to fatigue failure. Failure of the three bolts retaining the output flange to the combination gear box on the ise propulsion system could result in a separation of a portion of the driveshaft, with the output flange attached, from the vehicle.
Risk: Separation of the driveshaft and output flange from the vehicle creates the potential for bodily injury of bystanders and/or property damage.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the drive line components and replace the output flange bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2011. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.
Recall 06V-034: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: On certain transit buses, the spot welds which hold the wheelchair ramp hinge assembly together can fail allowing the ramp to separate, when deployed under load, from the bus frame.
Risk: Separation of the ramp from the vehicle could result in injury to passengers on the ramp.
Fix: Dealers will add new hardware to the hinges which will make the spot-welding redundant. The recall began on february 15, 2006. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4874.
Recall 06V-015: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: On certain transit buses equipped with relay valves built by haldex/midland and distributed by meritor/wabco with valve body date code of 342a4k. This valve, which is installed in the rear axle air brake circuit, can fail resulting in a loss of air pressure to the rear service brakes.
Risk: Failure of the valve would disable the rear axle service brake circuit and result in extended stopping distances which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect to see if the installed relay valve has a date code of 342a4k and if necessary will replace the valve free of charge. The recall began on january 25, 2006. Owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4803.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 New Flyer GE40LF have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2005 New Flyer GE40LF: 17V-130 (suspension), 11V-407 (power train), 06V-034 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 06V-015 (service brakes, air). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are New Flyer recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized New Flyer dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.