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2001 New Flyer D35LF Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2001 New Flyer D35LF. Check your own VIN below.

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4 safety recalls for the 2001 New Flyer D35LF

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. 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.…

  2. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

    NHTSA 02V112000 Reported 480 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

    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…

  3. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 02V004008 Reported 1,107 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

    On certain buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.

    Remedy: Williams controls is handling the replacement of this pedal. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1-503-684-8600 or new flyer at 204-982-8181.

  4. Tie rod assembly (steering)

    NHTSA 01V265000 Reported 1,552 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

    Vehicle description: transit buses. The clamp nuts for the center link tie rods may have been inadequately tightened.

    Remedy: New flyer will will inspect the tie rod end clamp lock nuts to ensure that the nuts are properly tightened. Any damaged tie rods will be replaced. Owner notification began september 17, 2001. Owners who take their…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2001 New Flyer D35LF. 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 D35LF model years

Recall and complaint counts for every New Flyer D35LF model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1995 New Flyer D35LF10
1996 New Flyer D35LF20
1997 New Flyer D35LF40
1998 New Flyer D35LF80
1999 New Flyer D35LF60
2000 New Flyer D35LF50
2001 New Flyer D35LF40
2002 New Flyer D35LF20
2003 New Flyer D35LF20
2004 New Flyer D35LF60
2005 New Flyer D35LF50
2006 New Flyer D35LF40
2007 New Flyer D35LF20
2008 New Flyer D35LF10
2010 New Flyer D35LF10

Checking a specific 2001 New Flyer D35LF

How do I know if my 2001 New Flyer D35LF 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 2001 New Flyer D35LF; 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 01V265000).

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.