NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 New Flyer D40LF Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 New Flyer D40LF has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 New Flyer D40LF. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized New Flyer dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 New Flyer D40LF. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
FLASHING DECELERATION LAMPS/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #07V068000 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA notice
Reported February 23, 2007 · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
Potentially affected: 1,707 vehicles
Owners notified March 17, 2007 · Vehicles built January 1, 1994 – December 31, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE DECELERATION LAMP IS A SOLID LIGHT RATHER THAN A FLASHING LIGHT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REWIRE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO REMOVE THE FLASHING FUNCTION OR INSTALL A NEW PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) WHICH WILL MAKE THE LAMPS BURN STEADY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION1S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
ENGINE TURBOCHARGER/SERIES 40/DETROIT DIESEL
NHTSA #05V320000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Other Fuel Types — Turbo/Supercharger · NHTSA notice
Reported July 8, 2005 · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
Potentially affected: 321 vehicles
Owners notified December 19, 2007 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
Safety consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TURBOCHARGER TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NEW FLYER/POWER STEERING HOSE ROUTING
NHTSA #02V112000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Hose, Piping, and Connections · NHTSA notice
Reported May 22, 2002 · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 480 vehicles
Owners notified July 1, 2002 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR BUSES, THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
Safety consequence
THE HOSE CAN LEAK, CREATING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-228-8984.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NEW FLYER/SPRING TOWER
NHTSA #01V160000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice
Reported May 22, 2001 · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 978 vehicles
Owners notified May 28, 2001 · Vehicles built June 1, 1997 – December 31, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING TOWER. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8181.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NEW FLYER/FMVSS 207
NHTSA #98V138000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported June 23, 1998 · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 163 vehicles
Owners notified June 16, 1998 · Vehicles built January 1, 1996 – December 31, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. A TETHER STRAP ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 207, SEATING SYSTEMS."
Safety consequence
THE DRIVER SEAT MAY NOT ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
THE OWNER WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ASSISTANCE AS REQUIRED. THE OWNER WILL INSTALL THE MISSING TETHER STRAPS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE PARTS, DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS OR REPAIR ASSISTANCE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-224-1251, EXT. 351.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NEW FLYER/FUEL REGULATOR
NHTSA #98V141000 · Visibility — Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System · NHTSA notice
Reported June 23, 1998 · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 98 vehicles
Owners notified June 16, 1998 · Vehicles built January 1, 1997 – December 31, 1997 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUXILIARY DIESEL POWERED HEATER (PROHEAT BRAVO MODEL 80). AN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED FUEL REGULATOR CAN ALLOW AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF FUEL INTO THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER.
Safety consequence
THIS LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO A POTENTIAL FOR FLAMES TO ESCAPE FROM THE HEATER EXHAUST.
Manufacturer remedy
TELEFLEX CANADA, THE MANUFACTURER OF THE HEATER, WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE REGULATORS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 1998.ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED AND THEIR VEHICLES REPAIRED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS NECESSARY ON THIS RECALL.
NEW FLYER/DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
NHTSA #97V103000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice
Reported June 20, 1997 · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 218 vehicles
Owners notified June 19, 1997 · Vehicles built January 1, 1997 – June 19, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP (DRL) MODULE CAN OVER-HEAT AND SHUT DOWN AFTER AS LITTLE AS 45 MINUTES OF HIGH BEAM USE. THIS WILL CAUSE TOTAL HEADLAMP FAILURE OF BOTH HIGH AND LOW BEAM.
Safety consequence
IF THE DRL MODULE OVER-HEATS AND THE HEADLAMPS GO OUT, THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH DETAILED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW DRL MODULES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING JUNE 1997. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE DETAILED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AND FREE REPLACEMENT MODULES WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-224-1251, EXT. 351.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETYHOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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