1997 New Flyer D60HF Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1997 New Flyer D60HF. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1997 New Flyer D60HF
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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Air conditioner (equipment)
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,…
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Steering
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.
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Exterior lighting
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.…
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Wheels
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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 New Flyer D60HF. 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 D60HF model years
Recall and complaint counts for every New Flyer D60HF model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 New Flyer D60HF | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 New Flyer D60HF | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 New Flyer D60HF | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 New Flyer D60HF | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 New Flyer D60HF | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 New Flyer D60HF | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 New Flyer D60HF | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 New Flyer D60HF | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 New Flyer D60HF | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 New Flyer D60HF | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 New Flyer D60HF | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 New Flyer D60HF | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 New Flyer D60HF | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 New Flyer D60HF | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 New Flyer D60HF | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 New Flyer D60HF | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 New Flyer D60HF | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 New Flyer D60HF | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 New Flyer D60HF | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 New Flyer D60HF | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 New Flyer D60HF
How do I know if my 1997 New Flyer D60HF 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 1997 New Flyer D60HF; 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 04V042000).
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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- D60LFR1 complaints
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- XT401 complaints
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.