- The problem
- On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the electronic control module (ecm) will need to be reprogrammed to activate the exhaust temperature sensor.
- The risk
- In the event of a turbocharger failure there is a possibility of an exhaust or engine compartment fire.
- The fix
- New flyer is working with detroit diesel to reprogram the engines. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5791 or new flyer at 204-934-4876.
Engine & cooling
2003 New Flyer D40LF Engine problems
No owner has filed a complaint about the 2003 New Flyer D40LF's engine & cooling with NHTSA. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 2003 New Flyer D40LF
- The problem
- On certain transit buses equipped with webasto heaters, the burner tubes are made of material that does not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
- The risk
- Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the suspected defective parts free of charge. The recall began on march 15, 2005. Owners may contact new flyer at customer services at 204-934-4874.
Engine complaints
No complaints about this area yet.
New Flyer D40LF engine complaints by year
D40LF engine problems, every yearSource: 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