Question 1

How many recalls does the 2012 New Flyer D40LFR have?

Accepted Answer

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 New Flyer D40LFR 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.

Question 2

How do I tell if my 2012 New Flyer D40LFR is affected by a recall?

Accepted Answer

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 2012 New Flyer D40LFR.

Question 3

Are recall repairs on a 2012 New Flyer D40LFR free?

Accepted Answer

Usually. Federal law requires New Flyer to remedy recalls on the 2012 D40LFR 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).

Question 4

Does a recall on the 2012 New Flyer D40LFR affect resale value?

Accepted Answer

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 2012 New Flyer D40LFR, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

Question 5

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2012 New Flyer D40LFR?

Accepted Answer

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2012 New Flyer D40LFR.

2012 New Flyer D40LFR Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

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Defect description

Safety consequence

Manufacturer remedy

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Other New Flyer D40LFR model years

Check your 2012 New Flyer D40LFR VIN