NHTSA Recall 07V068000: Exterior lighting
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,707 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the New Flyer C30LF.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V068000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | February 23, 2007 |
| Owner notification | March 17, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
The standard requires that the deceleration lamp is a solid light rather than a flashing light.
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. Owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration1s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V068000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New Flyer C30LF | 2001, 2002 |
| New Flyer C35LF | 2001, 2002 |
| New Flyer C40HF | 1996, 1997 |
| New Flyer C40LF | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| New Flyer D30LF | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| New Flyer D35LF | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| New Flyer D40LF | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| New Flyer D45S | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| New Flyer D60HF | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 |
| New Flyer D60LF | 1999, 2000 |
| New Flyer L40LF | 1998 |
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.