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New Flyer D45 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 2 model years of the New Flyer D45 (1998–1999).

2
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
1998
year with most recalls

Pick your New Flyer D45 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1999 New Flyer D4520
1998 New Flyer D4520

All New Flyer D45 recalls (2)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a New Flyer D45, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 99V285000 Reported 174 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

    Vehicle description: buses. These buses fail to comply with FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." the rear brake release time can exceed the requirements.

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with parts, instructions and assistance in modifying several rear brake lines and add a quick release valve to the rear signal line. New flyer will reimburse the owner's for the parts and labor…

    Model years: 1998, 1999

  2. Air (parking brake)

    NHTSA 99V286000 Reported 174 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

    Vehicle description: buses. These buses fail to comply with FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." the parking brake may be inadequate at gvwr on a 20% slope.

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with parts, instructions and assistance in installing larger spring brakes on the drive axle. New flyer will reimburse the owner's for the parts and labor costs involved.

    Model years: 1998, 1999

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.