2004–2005 New Flyer C30LF, 2004–2005 New Flyer C40LF, 2004–2005 New Flyer D30LF and 4 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN LEAK AT THE FLANGE FITTING…
NHTSA campaign 05V370000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Aug 25, 2005 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
LEAKS CAUSED DUE TO DAMAGED O-RINGS COULD CAUSE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO BE SPRAYED ONTO HOT SURFACES AND IGNITE.
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NEW FLYER WILL CONTACT CUSTOMERS WITH PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THIS RECALL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More New Flyer C30LF recalls
- 2002 New Flyer C30LF and 15 other models — Interior Lighting
- 2001–2002 New Flyer C30LF and 10 other models — CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS…
- 2004–2005 New Flyer C30LF and 8 other models — ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE SPOT WELDS WHICH HOLD THE…
- 2001–2003 New Flyer C30LF and 2 other models — ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS WESTPORT B…
Other campaigns involving New Flyer vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 05V370000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.