2004 New Flyer D35LF Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2004 New Flyer D35LF. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2004 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.
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Interior lighting
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.
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Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
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.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
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.
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Fan (engine and engine cooling)
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.
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Tie rod assembly (steering)
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.
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain transit buses equipped with webasto heaters, the burner tubes are made of material that does not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the suspected defective parts free of charge. The recall began on march 15, 2005. Owners may contact new flyer at customer services at 204-934-4874.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2004 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 year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 New Flyer D35LF | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 New Flyer D35LF | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 New Flyer D35LF | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 New Flyer D35LF | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 New Flyer D35LF | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 New Flyer D35LF | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 New Flyer D35LF | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 New Flyer D35LF | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 New Flyer D35LF | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 New Flyer D35LF | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 New Flyer D35LF | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 New Flyer D35LF | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 New Flyer D35LF | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 New Flyer D35LF | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 New Flyer D35LF | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2004 New Flyer D35LF
How do I know if my 2004 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. 6 campaigns currently list the 2004 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 05V100000).
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.