2011 New Flyer De35lfr problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch 2011-04-14 · campaign 11V237000 · 1,123 vehicles
Defect: NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES PRODUCED FROM MAY 24, 2007, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLIES. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE TEETER LEVER BASE AND THE CAM PLATE.
Risk: FAILURE OF THE TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY. A PASSENGER LEANING ON OR FORCED AGAINST THE DOOR COULD FALL THROUGH THE DOOR AND SUSTAIN INJURIES.
Fix: NEW FLYER IS WORKING WITH THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLIES, VAPOR BUS, TO REPAIR THE AFFECTED BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE VAPOR BUS DEFECT REPORT 11E-010. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAPOR BUS AT 1-847-777-6450 OR NEW FLYER CUSTOMER SERVICES AT 1-204-934-4874.
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2018-08-17 · SMB180 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service manual bulletin provides updated preventive maintenace interval for the crankcase breather tube element on buses equipped with a cummins diesel isl 07 or isl 09 engine.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2018-01-05 · SMB178 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service manual bulletin provides new oem (kongsberg) pm inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles.
Equipment 2018-01-05 · PMB049 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this parts manual bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the kongsberg brake and accelerator assembly on specifically equipped vehicles.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2014-01-08 · ITS-5560 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new flyer: information procedure regarding the placement and/or paint of yellow safety stripe on wheelchair ramp. no model or years listed. *pe
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections 2011-12-01 · ITS-4871 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new flyer: power steering return hose will be removed and replaced. *pe
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.