New Flyer D35LF recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the New Flyer D35LF, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Mar 1, 2017Crash risk2006–2007 New Flyer C35LF, 2005–2007 New Flyer C40LF, 2006–2007 New Flyer C40LFR and 13 other models — Suspension
New Flyer Industries Ltd (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2006 L40LFand DE60LF transit buses, 2006-2007 C35LF, C40LFR, D35LF, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE40LF and DE40LFR transit buses, and 2005-2007 C40LF, D40LF, D60LF, DE60LFA, GE40LF, 2007 D35LFR, and DE60LFR transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with MAN V8-65L axle beams that may have cracks on the upper and/or lower surface, which, over time can cause the axle beam to fail.
17V130000 · 2K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Apr 14, 2011Crash risk2009 New Flyer C35LFR, 2008 New Flyer C40LF, 2007–2010 New Flyer C40LFR and 6 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
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.
11V237000 · 1K units · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
- Sep 24, 2009Fire risk2002 New Flyer C30LF, 2002–2007 New Flyer C35LF, 2004–2006 New Flyer C40LF and 13 other models — Interior Lighting
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.
09V367000 · 1K units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Jul 3, 2008Crash risk2008 New Flyer C40LF, 2008 New Flyer C40LFR, 2008 New Flyer D35LF and 8 other models — Service Brakes, Air
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.
08V296000 · 319 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Jan 9, 2008Fire risk2006–2007 New Flyer C40LFR, 2006–2007 New Flyer D35LF, 2006–2007 New Flyer D40LF and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
CERTAIN BUSES HAVE STAINLESS STEEL HYDRAULIC LINES WITH 90º FLANGE FITTINGS WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO FAILURE DUE TO ERRORS IN BOTH THE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF THESE LINES.
08V010000 · 1K units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Feb 23, 2007Safety2001–2002 New Flyer C30LF, 2001–2002 New Flyer C35LF, 1996–1997 New Flyer C40HF and 8 other models — Exterior Lighting
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.
07V068000 · 2K units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Jun 14, 2006Safety2003–2005 New Flyer D30LF, 2003–2006 New Flyer D35LF, 2005 New Flyer D40I and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL AND ISC DIESEL ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH THE CM850 FUEL SYSTEM, THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES, FROM THE ENGINE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP TO THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL, ARE PRONE TO FAILURE.
06V212000 · 798 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Feb 7, 2006Crash risk2004–2005 New Flyer C30LF, 2004–2005 New Flyer C35LF, 2004–2005 New Flyer C40LF and 6 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE SPOT WELDS WHICH HOLD THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP HINGE ASSEMBLY TOGETHER CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE RAMP TO SEPARATE, WHEN DEPLOYED UNDER LOAD, FROM THE BUS FRAME.
06V034000 · 682 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Aug 25, 2005Safety2004–2005 New Flyer C30LF, 2004–2005 New Flyer C40LF, 2004–2005 New Flyer D30LF and 4 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN LEAK AT THE FLANGE FITTING DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. INCORRECT INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE O-RING OF THE FLANGE ASSEMBLY, COMPROMISING THE SEALING CAPABILITY OF THE O-RING.
05V370000 · 665 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Mar 25, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 New Flyer C35LF, 2004–2005 New Flyer C40LF, 2004–2005 New Flyer D30LF and 4 other models — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES, A WELD IS MISSING ON THE RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT BRACKETAND THE BRACKET MAY FATIGUE AND FAIL WHILE IN USE.
05V116000 · 178 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Mar 16, 2005Fire risk2004 New Flyer D35LF, 2003–2004 New Flyer D40LF — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO HEATERS, THE BURNER TUBES ARE MADE OF MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V100000 · 28 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- May 22, 2002Fire risk1996–2002 New Flyer C35LF, 1996–2002 New Flyer C40LF, 1996–2002 New Flyer D35LF and 1 other model — Steering
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR BUSES, THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
02V112000 · 480 units · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
- May 16, 2002Crash risk2001 New Flyer C35LF, 2001 New Flyer C40LF, 2001 New Flyer D30LF and 3 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
02V004008 · 1K units · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 14, 2002Crash risk1998–2000 New Flyer C35LF, 1998–2000 New Flyer C40LF, 1998–2000 New Flyer D30LF and 3 other models — Structure
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ADHESIVELY BONDED ALUMINUM BUS DOOR PANELS, DUE TO AN IMPERFECT BONDING OF THE DOOR PANEL SKIN TO THE PANEL FRAME, ENVIRONMENTAL MOISTURE MAY INFILTRATE REGIONS OF IMPERFECT BONDING AND CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE FRAME AND DOOR PANEL.
02V059001 · 2K units · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
- Aug 22, 2001Crash risk1998–2001 New Flyer C35LF, 1998–2001 New Flyer C40LF, 1998–2001 New Flyer D35LF and 1 other model — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE CLAMP NUTS FOR THE CENTER LINK TIE RODS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
01V265000 · 2K units · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
- May 22, 2001Safety1997–1998 New Flyer C35LF, 1997–1998 New Flyer C40LF, 1997–1998 New Flyer D30LF and 3 other models — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THERE COULD BE A CASTING DEFECT IN THE LEFT SIDE SPRING TOWER. THE SPRING TOWERS SUPPORT THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE, AND FAILURE OF A TOWER COULD CAUSE A SUDDEN SHIFT IN THE FRONT AXLE.
01V160000 · 978 units · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
- Apr 30, 2001Fire risk1998–2000 New Flyer C35LF, 1998–2000 New Flyer C40LF, 1998–2000 New Flyer D30LF and 4 other models — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS. THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
01V033006 · 2K units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED
- Sep 15, 2000Crash risk1998–1999 New Flyer C35LF, 1998–1999 New Flyer C40LF, 1998–1999 New Flyer D35LF and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Air
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ABS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS.
00V275000 · 206 units · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.