1998 New Flyer D40LF recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 1998 New Flyer D40LF. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- 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
- Jul 8, 2005Fire risk1997–2001 New Flyer D30LF, 1997–2002 New Flyer D40LF — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
05V320000 · 321 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.
- 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.