New Flyer D60HF Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 20 model years of the New Flyer D60HF (1988–2007).

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All New Flyer D60HF recalls (8)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a New Flyer D60HF, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

1. Equipment adaptive/mobility

   NHTSA 09V346000 Reported September 2, 2009 325 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

   New flyer is recalling model year 2002-2006 d60hf diesel 60 foot high floor transit buses equipped with a lift-u wheelchair lift, or have aftermarket lift-u control boxes installed. A defect in the control box could cause the outboard ramp barrier to fold in toward a lift passenger.

   Remedy: New flyer is working with lift-u (please see recall 09e-051) and will repair the transit buses free of charge. The safety recall began on september 26, 2009. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at…

   Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

2. Air conditioner (equipment)

   NHTSA 08V053000 Reported February 5, 2008 431 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

   New flyer is recalling 431 my 1996-2001 d60hf diesel transit buses equipped with a rooftop air conditioning evaporator. The evaporator drain lines make contact with components (ballast assemblies) within the interior lighting panel below the drain line port. This can result in either damage to the drain line, which introduces moisture…

   Remedy: New flyer will incorporate an elbow fitting into the drain line where it enters the lighting panel from the roof, which will promote clearance between the line and the ballast assembly. The recall began on february 6,…

   Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

3. Steering

   NHTSA 07V268000 Reported June 11, 2007 1,768 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

   On certain transit buses, the u-joint assemblies have inadequate spline engagement on one of the two end yokes.

   Remedy: The u-joint assembly will be inspected and replaced if necessary. The recall began on june 10, 2007. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4874.

   Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

4. Exterior lighting

   NHTSA 07V068000 Reported February 23, 2007 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.…

   Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

5. Equipment adaptive/mobility

   NHTSA 07V012000 Reported January 18, 2007 1,421 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

   On certain transit buses equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts, it is possible for a person to wedge their feet under the solid bar barrier linkage.

   Remedy: Lift-u is conducting this recall (please see 06e-093). Owners will receive a free repair kit along with installation instructions free of charge. Owners may contact lift-u at 209-838-2400 or new flyer at 204-934-4876.

   Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996

6. Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)

   NHTSA 05V045000 Reported February 4, 2005 805 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

   On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger compressor wheel can break, resulting in shaft imbalance and lubricating oil passes into the exhaust system.

   Remedy: Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will install an exhaust temperature sensor and reprogram the emc calibration free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel…

   Model years: 1998, 1999

7. Wheels

   NHTSA 04V042000 Reported February 2, 2004 782 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

   On certain transit buses, the center axle wheel end brakes may not release after being parked for an extended period of time.

   Remedy: New flyer will install an additional air system r14 relay valve, #4 notch automatic slack adjusters, and type 30 long stoke brake chambers on the center axle; the logic control module will be reprogrammed, add new ABS…

   Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

8. Quick release valve (service brakes)

   NHTSA 03V248000 Reported July 14, 2003 267 vehicles potentially affected NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED

   Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the service brake release timing and park brake apply timing are out of compliance with the standard.

   Remedy: To resolve the issue of noncompliance with the service brake release timing, dealers will re-route the redundant signal line to the center axle relay valve and the center and rear relay valves will be swapped. Owner…

   Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001

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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.