1997 New Flyer C40LF Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1997 New Flyer C40LF, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1997 New Flyer C40LF
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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Steering
On certain transit buses, the u-joint assemblies have inadequate spline engagement on one of the two end yokes.
Remedy: The u-joint assembly will be inspected and replaced if necessary. The recall began on june 10, 2007. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4874.
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Exterior lighting
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.
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.…
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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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 New Flyer C40LF have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“This is in regards to the shoulder harnesses in pierce transit buses, lakewood, washington 98499. The shoulder harness is a 2 part seat belt. During driving conditions, the shoulder harness locks up r”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 1, 2010 · Seat belts
Compare New Flyer C40LF model years
Recall and complaint counts for every New Flyer C40LF model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1997 New Flyer C40LF
How do I know if my 1997 New Flyer C40LF 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1997 New Flyer C40LF; 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.
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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.