NHTSA Recall 02V059001: Door (structure)
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,771 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the New Flyer C35LF.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V059001 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR |
| Report received | February 14, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain low floor transit buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels, due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of imperfect bonding and cause separation of the frame and door panel.
Safety risk
Under these conditions, if the panel is separating or has separated, a passenger could fall from the bus onto the roadway, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy
Vapor will notify customers to have their buses inspected and will install mechanical fasteners to attach the skins to the frame elements free of charge. Owner notification began december 10, 2001. 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 should contact vapor corporation at 847-967-8300 or new flyer at 1-204-224-1251.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V059001
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New Flyer C35LF | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| New Flyer C40LF | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| New Flyer D30LF | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| New Flyer D35LF | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| New Flyer D40LF | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| New Flyer D60LF | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.