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2004 New Flyer C40LF Recalls, Complaints & Specs

6 safety recalls list the 2004 New Flyer C40LF. Check your own VIN below.

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6 safety recalls for the 2004 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.

  1. Interior lighting

    NHTSA 09V367000 Reported 1,412 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

    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.

    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.

  2. Exterior lighting

    NHTSA 07V068000 Reported 1,707 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

    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.…

  3. Equipment adaptive/mobility

    NHTSA 06V034000 Reported 682 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

    On certain transit buses, the spot welds which hold the wheelchair ramp hinge assembly together can fail allowing the ramp to separate, when deployed under load, from the bus frame.

    Remedy: Dealers will add new hardware to the hinges which will make the spot-welding redundant. The recall began on february 15, 2006. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4874.

  4. Check valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 06V015000 Reported 103 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

    On certain transit buses equipped with relay valves built by haldex/midland and distributed by meritor/wabco with valve body date code of 342a4k. This valve, which is installed in the rear axle air brake circuit, can fail resulting in a loss of air pressure to the rear service brakes.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the installed relay valve has a date code of 342a4k and if necessary will replace the valve free of charge. The recall began on january 25, 2006. Owners may contact new flyer at…

  5. Fan (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 05V370000 Reported 665 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

    On certain transit buses, hydraulic fluid can leak at the flange fitting due to improper installation procedures. Incorrect installation procedures may cause damage to the o-ring of the flange assembly, compromising the sealing capability of the o-ring.

    Remedy: New flyer will contact customers with parts and instructions on how to complete this recall. The recall began on august 30, 2005. Owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.

  6. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 05V116000 Reported 178 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

    On certain transit buses equipped with meritor front axle assemblies, a weld is missing on the radius rod attachment bracketand the bracket may fatigue and fail while in use.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brackets free of charge. The recall began on april 6, 2005. Owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2004 New Flyer C40LF. 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 C40LF model years

Recall and complaint counts for every New Flyer C40LF model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1996 New Flyer C40LF30
1997 New Flyer C40LF41
1998 New Flyer C40LF100
1999 New Flyer C40LF90
2000 New Flyer C40LF80
2001 New Flyer C40LF60
2002 New Flyer C40LF40
2003 New Flyer C40LF20
2004 New Flyer C40LF60
2005 New Flyer C40LF60
2006 New Flyer C40LF30
2007 New Flyer C40LF10
2008 New Flyer C40LF40
2009 New Flyer C40LF20
2010 New Flyer C40LF30
2011 New Flyer C40LF30
2012 New Flyer C40LF20
2013 New Flyer C40LF20

Checking a specific 2004 New Flyer C40LF

How do I know if my 2004 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. 6 campaigns currently list the 2004 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 05V116000).

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

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.