1996 New Flyer D30LF Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1996 New Flyer D30LF. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1996 New Flyer D30LF
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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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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Seats
Vehicle description: transit buses. A tether strap on the driver's seat was omitted. This does not comply with the strength requirements of FMVSS no. 207, seating systems."
Remedy: The owner will be provided with parts, instructions and repair assistance as required. The owner will install the missing tether straps.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 New Flyer D30LF. 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 D30LF model years
Recall and complaint counts for every New Flyer D30LF model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 New Flyer D30LF | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 New Flyer D30LF | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 New Flyer D30LF | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 New Flyer D30LF | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 New Flyer D30LF | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 New Flyer D30LF | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 New Flyer D30LF | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 New Flyer D30LF | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 New Flyer D30LF | 4 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 New Flyer D30LF
How do I know if my 1996 New Flyer D30LF 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1996 New Flyer D30LF; 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 07V068000).
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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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.