1997 New Flyer C35LF Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1997 New Flyer C35LF. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1997 New Flyer C35LF
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
On certain low floor buses, the power steering hose was incorrectly installed.
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…
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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.
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…
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
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.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with detailed repair instructions and new drl modules.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 New Flyer C35LF. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare New Flyer C35LF model years
Recall and complaint counts for every New Flyer C35LF model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1997 New Flyer C35LF
How do I know if my 1997 New Flyer C35LF has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1997 New Flyer C35LF; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised New Flyer dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V160000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other New Flyer models
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- XD602 complaints
- C40FLR1 complaints
- C40LF1 complaints
- D60LFR1 complaints
- GE40LF1 complaints
- XT401 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.