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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 08V296📅 Jul 8, 2008

2008 New Flyer C40LF & 2008 New Flyer C40LFR + 9 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

Failure of the module to properly control the vehicle sub-systems could result in vehicle crash, injury or death.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V296000
Manufacturer recall #
R08-022
Manufacturer
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
Vehicles affected
319
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 1, 2008
Built
Apr 1, 2008 – Jun 30, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V296 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V296?

2008 New Flyer C40LF & 2008 New Flyer C40LFR + 9 more. 319 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized New Flyer dealer to book the free repair.