NHTSA Recall 08V010000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,049 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the New Flyer C40LFR.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V010000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | January 9, 2008 |
| Owner notification | January 15, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain buses have stainless steel hydraulic lines with 90º flange fittings which are subject to failure due to errors in both the design and manufacture of these lines.
Safety risk
Failure of these lines, located in the engine compartment, could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
New flyer will remove these lines and replace them with a previously proven design of flexible lines. The recall began on january 15, 2008. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V010000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New Flyer C40LFR | 2006, 2007 |
| New Flyer D35LF | 2006, 2007 |
| New Flyer D40LF | 2006, 2007 |
| New Flyer D40LFR | 2006, 2007 |
| New Flyer D61LFR | 2007 |
| New Flyer DE35LF | 2007 |
| New Flyer DE41LF | 2006 |
| New Flyer DE41LFR | 2006, 2007 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.