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2004 New Flyer D30LF Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2004 New Flyer D30LF. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 2004 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.

  1. Diesel (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 06V212000 Reported 798 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

    On certain transit buses built with cummins isl and isc diesel engines equipped with the cm850 fuel system, the engine high pressure fuel lines, from the engine high pressure pump to the engine fuel rail, are prone to failure.

    Remedy: Cummins will install a fuel line bracket to reduce fuel line stress. A new fuel line will be installed when adding the bracket. Customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels or new flyer at 204-934-4876.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 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 yearRecallsComplaints
1996 New Flyer D30LF20
1997 New Flyer D30LF50
1998 New Flyer D30LF60
1999 New Flyer D30LF40
2000 New Flyer D30LF50
2001 New Flyer D30LF20
2003 New Flyer D30LF10
2004 New Flyer D30LF40
2005 New Flyer D30LF40

Checking a specific 2004 New Flyer D30LF

How do I know if my 2004 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 2004 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 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.