- The problem
- New flyer is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between may 2002 and september 2009 equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
- The risk
- A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
- The fix
- New flyer will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on october2, 2009. Owners may contact new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4876.
Vehicle safety record
2002 New Flyer D40LF Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 New Flyer D40LF have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in September 2009 for the interior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical D40LF year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 New Flyer D40LF recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps reflective devices, and associated equipment." The flashing deceleration lamps were an optional item for some of these buses.
- The risk
- The standard requires that the deceleration lamp is a solid light rather than a flashing light.
- The fix
- Dealers will rewire the electrical system to remove the flashing function or install a new programmable logic controller (plc) which will make the lamps burn steady free of charge. The recall began on march 5, 2007. Owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.
- The problem
- On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
- The risk
- This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
- The problem
- On certain transit buses equipped with a voith transmission, the cooler line can rub on the auxiliary heater exhaust.
- The risk
- This could cause a transmission fluid leak. If the fluid leaks onto the hot exhaust system it could result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will modify the transmission cooler hose assembly and add a fitting to promote additional clearance. Owner notification began during february 2004. Owners should contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
- The problem
- On certain low floor buses, the power steering hose was incorrectly installed.
- The risk
- The hose can leak, creating the risk of an engine fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the hose. Owner notification began july 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-228-8984.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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All D40LF yearsQuestions about the 2002 New Flyer D40LF
Does the 2002 New Flyer D40LF have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2002 New Flyer D40LF: interior lighting (September 2009); exterior lighting (February 2007); turbo / supercharger (July 2005); cooling unit and lines (February 2004) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2002 New Flyer D40LF had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 New Flyer D40LF a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 62 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical New Flyer D40LF year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which New Flyer D40LF years have the most complaints?
1998 (1), 2001 (1). See every New Flyer D40LF year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 New Flyer D40LF has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data