New Flyer D40LF recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the New Flyer D40LF, 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.
- Jan 26, 2016Crash risk2010–2012 NABI 31LFW, 2010–2011 NABI 35LFW, 2010–2015 NABI 40LFW and 29 other models — Seats
New Flyer Industries, Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 New Flyer MD30, 2012 C35LFR, 2010-2011 D35LFR, NABI 35LFW, 2011 D40LFR, 2010-2012 D60LFR and NABI 31LFW, 2010 C40LF, DE35LF, D40LF, DE40LFA, DE60LFA, GE35LFR and GE40LF, 2009 DE60LF and GE40LFR, 2010-2013 C40LFR, DE60LFR, NABI 416 and NABI 60BRT, 2010-2015 XD35, XDE40, NABI 40LFW and 42BRT, 2011-2015 XD40 and XN40, 2013-2015 XD60, XDE60 and XN35, 2010-2014 XDE35, 2013 XE40, 2012-2015 XN60, equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
16V038000 · 5K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Dec 17, 2012Crash risk2009 New Flyer C35LF, 2008–2009 New Flyer C40LFR, 2009 New Flyer D35LFR and 13 other models — Structure
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 transit buses, models: C35LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LF, D40LFR, D60LF, D60LFA, D60LFR, DE35LFA, DE40LF, DE40LFA, DE40LFR, DE60LF, DE60LFA, DE60LFR, and XDE40. The drive shaft access panel may have insufficient strength or be not properly secured to the floor. If the drive shaft fails, debris from the driveshaft failure may enter the passenger compartment through the panel.
12V591000 · 2K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Aug 5, 2011Crash risk2007 New Flyer D40LF, 2008–2010 New Flyer GE35LFR, 2005–2010 New Flyer GE40LF and 3 other models — Power Train
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES. THE THREE RETAINING BOLTS FOR THE OUTPUT FLANGE ON THE ISE PROPULSION SYSTEM ARE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FAILURE. FAILURE OF THE THREE BOLTS RETAINING THE OUTPUT FLANGE TO THE COMBINATION GEAR BOX ON THE ISE PROPULSION SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF A PORTION OF THE DRIVESHAFT, WITH THE OUTPUT FLANGE ATTACHED, FROM THE VEHICLE.
11V407000 · 247 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.
- Nov 29, 2010Crash risk2008 New Flyer D40LF, 2008–2009 New Flyer DE60LF, 2008 New Flyer E40LFR — Power Train
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES. THE RADIUS ROD BRACKET WHICH ATTACHES THE FRONT AXLE RADIUS RODS TO THE VEHICLE FRAME MAY BE MISSING TWO OF THE FOUR REQUIRED WELDS.
10V605000 · 522 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Jul 22, 2010Crash risk2008 New Flyer C40LFR, 2008 New Flyer D40LF, 2008 New Flyer DE60LF and 1 other model — Equipment
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 C40LFR, D40LF AND DE60LF HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2009 DE60LFA HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES. THE PASSENGER ASSIST GRAB STRAP HANDLES HAVE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURES IN THE FIELD.
10V343000 · 145 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Mar 9, 2010Crash risk2009 New Flyer C35LF, 2008–2009 New Flyer C40LFR, 2009 New Flyer D35LFR and 12 other models — Power Train
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 TRANSIT BUSES. THESE MODELS HAVE AN INSPECTION PANEL LOCATED ABOVE THE DRIVE SHAFT IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOORING FOR EASY INSPECTION AND REMOVAL OF THE DRIVE SHAFT. THIS PANEL MAY NOT BE OF SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO PREVENT FOREIGN MATTER FROM ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IN THE EVENT OF A DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE.
10V089000 · 2K units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- 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
- Nov 7, 2008Fire risk2004–2007 New Flyer D40LF, 2005 New Flyer D40LFR, 2007–2008 New Flyer D60LFR — Electrical System
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING 1,001 MY 2004-2007 D40LF, MY 2005 D40LFR, AND MY 2007-2008 D60LFR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CE NIEHOFF C701A OR C703A ALTERNATORS. FAILURE OF THE FORWARD ALTERNATOR BEARING MAY RESULT IN A DROP AND SEIZURE OF THE ROTATING ALTERNATOR SHAFT AND PULLEY. ONCE THE PULLEY IS STATIONARY, THE ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT CONTINUES TO PASS OVER THE PULLEY CREATING HIGH QUANTITIES OF BELT DUST.
08V586000 · 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
- Mar 13, 2007Crash risk2006–2007 New Flyer C40LFR, 2006–2007 New Flyer D40LF, 2006 New Flyer D40LFR and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH GRAHAM WHITE AIR DRYERS, THE AIR DRYER TIMER MODULES MAY ALLOW SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES OF MOISTURE TO ENTER AND AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.
07V103000 · 719 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
- Jan 18, 2006Crash risk2004–2005 New Flyer C40LF, 2004–2005 New Flyer D40I, 2004–2005 New Flyer D40LF and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RELAY VALVES BUILT BY HALDEX/MIDLAND AND DISTRIBUTED BY MERITOR/WABCO WITH VALVE BODY DATE CODE OF 342A4K. THIS VALVE, WHICH IS INSTALLED IN THE REAR AXLE AIR BRAKE CIRCUIT, CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE TO THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES.
06V015000 · 103 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Sep 22, 2005Fire risk2003–2004 New Flyer D40LF — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
05V421000 · 11 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
- 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
- Jun 27, 2005Crash risk2004 New Flyer D40LF — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES CUSTOM BUILT FOR SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY AND EQUIPPED WITH MAN AXLES, THE CENTER-LINK ASSEMBLIES WERE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
05V298000 · 218 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
- Feb 17, 2004Fire risk2002–2003 New Flyer D40LF — Power Train
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A VOITH TRANSMISSION, THE COOLER LINE CAN RUB ON THE AUXILIARY HEATER EXHAUST.
04V076000 · 78 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
- Mar 7, 2001Safety1993–1995 New Flyer D40LF — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. FIVE (5) FRONT RADIUS RODS INSTALLED IN THESE BUSES HAVE FAILED.
01V074000 · 469 units · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
- Sep 15, 2000Safety2000 New Flyer C40LF, 2000 New Flyer D30LF, 2000 New Flyer D40LF — Suspension
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE FRONT AXLE'S SPRING TOWER BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
00V276000 · 185 units · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
- 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.