2008 New Flyer GE40LFR Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2008 New Flyer GE40LFR. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2008 New Flyer GE40LFR
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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Driveshaft (power train)
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 heavy duty transit buses. The three retaining bolts for the output flange on the ise propulsion system are subject to fatigue failure. Failure of the three bolts retaining the output flange to the combination gear box on the ise propulsion system could result in a separation of a…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the drive line components and replace the output flange bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2011. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.
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Service brakes, air
New flyer is recalling 319 my 2008 c40lf, c40lfr, d35lf, d40lf, d41lf, d61lfr, de41lf, de61lf, e40lfr, ge40lfr, and de41lfr transit buses equipped with parker hannifin (vansco) control modules. A certain batch of the programmable logic control modules may have a manufacturing defect. This defect could produce erratic behavior of certain…
Remedy: The affected modules will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on july 14, 2008. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 New Flyer GE40LFR. 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 GE40LFR model years
Recall and complaint counts for every New Flyer GE40LFR model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 New Flyer GE40LFR | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 New Flyer GE40LFR | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 New Flyer GE40LFR | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 New Flyer GE40LFR
How do I know if my 2008 New Flyer GE40LFR 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 New Flyer GE40LFR; 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 08V296000).
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
- Xcelsior4 complaints
- D40LF2 complaints
- XD602 complaints
- C40FLR1 complaints
- C40LF1 complaints
- D60LFR1 complaints
- GE40LF1 complaints
- 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.