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1996 New Flyer D40LF Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1996 New Flyer D40LF. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 1996 New Flyer D40LF

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. Seats

    NHTSA 98V138000 Reported 163 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

    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.

  4. Seats

    NHTSA 96V178009 Reported 52 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

    Vehicle description: buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver position. Two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications.

    Remedy: Isringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 New Flyer D40LF. 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 D40LF model years

Recall and complaint counts for every New Flyer D40LF model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1992 New Flyer D40LF10
1993 New Flyer D40LF10
1994 New Flyer D40LF40
1995 New Flyer D40LF40
1996 New Flyer D40LF40
1997 New Flyer D40LF70
1998 New Flyer D40LF91
1999 New Flyer D40LF70
2000 New Flyer D40LF70
2001 New Flyer D40LF51
2002 New Flyer D40LF50
2003 New Flyer D40LF50
2004 New Flyer D40LF90
2005 New Flyer D40LF80
2006 New Flyer D40LF80
2007 New Flyer D40LF80
2008 New Flyer D40LF70
2009 New Flyer D40LF20
2010 New Flyer D40LF10

Checking a specific 1996 New Flyer D40LF

How do I know if my 1996 New Flyer D40LF 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 1996 New Flyer D40LF; 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 02V112000).

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.