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1997 New Flyer D40LF Recalls, Complaints & Specs

7 safety recalls list the 1997 New Flyer D40LF. Check your own VIN below.

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7 safety recalls for the 1997 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. Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 05V320000 Reported 321 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

    On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact detroit…

  3. 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…

  4. Suspension

    NHTSA 01V160000 Reported 978 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

    Vehicle description: transit buses. There could be a casting defect in the left side spring tower. The spring towers support the vehicle structure, and failure of a tower could cause a sudden shift in the front axle.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the spring tower. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…

  5. 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.

  6. Defroster/defogger/hvac system (visibility)

    NHTSA 98V141000 Reported 98 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

    Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with an auxiliary diesel powered heater (proheat bravo model 80). An improperly assembled fuel regulator can allow an excess amount of fuel into the combustion chamber.

    Remedy: Teleflex canada, the manufacturer of the heater, will inspect and, if necessary, replace all defective regulators.

  7. Headlights (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 97V103000 Reported 218 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

    Vehicle description: transit buses. The daytime running lamp (drl) module can over-heat and shut down after as little as 45 minutes of high beam use. This will cause total headlamp failure of both high and low beam.

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with detailed repair instructions and new drl modules.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 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 1997 New Flyer D40LF

How do I know if my 1997 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. 7 campaigns currently list the 1997 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 01V160000).

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.