How many recalls does the 2002 New Flyer D40LF have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2002 New Flyer D40LF as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy New Flyer will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2002 New Flyer D40LF is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2002 New Flyer D40LF.

Are recall repairs on a 2002 New Flyer D40LF free?

Usually. Federal law requires New Flyer to remedy recalls on the 2002 D40LF free of charge at an authorized New Flyer dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2002 New Flyer D40LF affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2002 New Flyer D40LF, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2002 New Flyer D40LF?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2002 New Flyer D40LF.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2002 New Flyer D40LF Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2002 New Flyer D40LF has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized New Flyer dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 New Flyer D40LF. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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INTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA #09V367000

Reported September 24, 2009 · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

Potentially affected: 1,412 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

NEW FLYER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER CUSTOMER SERVICES AT 1-204-934-4876.

Notes

OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NHTSA #07V068000

Reported February 23, 2007 · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

Potentially affected: 1,707 vehicles

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 AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

NHTSA #05V320000

Reported July 8, 2005 · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

Potentially affected: 321 vehicles

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.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

NHTSA #04V076000

Reported February 17, 2004 · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

Potentially affected: 78 vehicles

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A VOITH TRANSMISSION, THE COOLER LINE CAN RUB ON THE AUXILIARY HEATER EXHAUST.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. IF THE FLUID LEAKS ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM IT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE TRANSMISSION COOLER HOSE ASSEMBLY AND ADD A FITTING TO PROMOTE ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING FEBRUARY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400.

Notes

NEW FLYER RECALL NO. ITS-2271.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

NHTSA #02V112000

Reported May 22, 2002 · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 480 vehicles

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).

Other New Flyer D40LF model years

Check your 2002 New Flyer D40LF VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your New Flyer D40LF at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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