NHTSA Recall 08V296000: Service brakes, air
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 319 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the New Flyer C40LF.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V296000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R08-022 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | July 3, 2008 |
| Owner notification | July 1, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
New flyer is recalling 319 my 2008 c40lf, c40lfr, d35lf, d40lf, d41lf, d61lfr, de41lf, de61lf, e40lfr, ge40lfr, and de41lfr transit buses equipped with parker hannifin (vansco) control modules. A certain batch of the programmable logic control modules may have a manufacturing defect. This defect could produce erratic behavior of certain input/output signals to and from the affected module. This erratic behavior could potentially impact certain functions such as the headlights, brake lights, throttle control, and control of the articulated joint.
Safety risk
Failure of the module to properly control the vehicle sub-systems could result in vehicle crash, injury or death.
Remedy
The affected modules will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on july 14, 2008. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
Notes
New flyer recall no. R08-022.customers may 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 08V296000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New Flyer C40LF | 2008 |
| New Flyer C40LFR | 2008 |
| New Flyer D35LF | 2008 |
| New Flyer D40LF | 2008 |
| New Flyer D41LF | 2008 |
| New Flyer D61LFR | 2008 |
| New Flyer DE41LF | 2008 |
| New Flyer DE41LFR | 2008 |
| New Flyer DE61LF | 2008 |
| New Flyer E40LFR | 2008 |
| New Flyer GE40LFR | 2008 |
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.