New Flyer C40LFR recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the New Flyer C40LFR, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Mar 1, 2017Crash risk2006–2007 New Flyer C35LF, 2005–2007 New Flyer C40LF, 2006–2007 New Flyer C40LFR and 13 other models — Suspension
New Flyer Industries Ltd (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2006 L40LFand DE60LF transit buses, 2006-2007 C35LF, C40LFR, D35LF, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE40LF and DE40LFR transit buses, and 2005-2007 C40LF, D40LF, D60LF, DE60LFA, GE40LF, 2007 D35LFR, and DE60LFR transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with MAN V8-65L axle beams that may have cracks on the upper and/or lower surface, which, over time can cause the axle beam to fail.
17V130000 · 2K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Apr 19, 2016Crash risk2013 New Flyer C40LFR, 2014–2016 New Flyer XD35, 2015–2016 New Flyer XD40 and 10 other models — Electrical System
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XN35, 2014-2016 XD35, XD60, XDE40, 2015-2016 XD40, XDE60, 2014 XDE35, 2013-2015 XE40, 2013-2016 XN40, XN60, and 2014-2015 XT40, and XT60 transit buses. These buses have an Electric Transit Operator (ETO) controller that controls the bus door motor function which may have a software defect which can cause failure of the rear door guide roller linkage resulting in a bus' rear door opening unexpectedly while the bus is in motion.
16V223000 · 2K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Jan 26, 2016Crash risk2010–2012 NABI 31LFW, 2010–2011 NABI 35LFW, 2010–2015 NABI 40LFW and 29 other models — Seats
New Flyer Industries, Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 New Flyer MD30, 2012 C35LFR, 2010-2011 D35LFR, NABI 35LFW, 2011 D40LFR, 2010-2012 D60LFR and NABI 31LFW, 2010 C40LF, DE35LF, D40LF, DE40LFA, DE60LFA, GE35LFR and GE40LF, 2009 DE60LF and GE40LFR, 2010-2013 C40LFR, DE60LFR, NABI 416 and NABI 60BRT, 2010-2015 XD35, XDE40, NABI 40LFW and 42BRT, 2011-2015 XD40 and XN40, 2013-2015 XD60, XDE60 and XN35, 2010-2014 XDE35, 2013 XE40, 2012-2015 XN60, equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
16V038000 · 5K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Jun 1, 2015Crash risk2013 New Flyer C40LFR, 2014 New Flyer XD35, 2014–2015 New Flyer XD60 and 9 other models — Structure
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2013 C40LFR, XE40, XN35, and XN60, 2014 XD35, XDE40, and XT60, 2014-2015 XD60, and XT40, 2013-2014 XDE35, and XN40, and 2015 XDE60 transit buses. These vehicles have door controller assemblies that may have a software defect which can cause the rear passenger doors to open, without warning, when the bus accelerates from a stopped position.
15V333000 · 1K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- May 18, 2015Fire risk2009 New Flyer C35LF, 2009–2012 New Flyer C35LFR, 2008–2013 New Flyer C40LF and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, 2008-2013 C40LF, 2008-2013 C40LFR, 2009 L40LFR, 2009 C35LF, 2013-2014 XN35, 2011-2014 XN40, and 2012-2014 XN60 buses, equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
15V292000 · 3K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Mar 4, 2014Fire risk2009 New Flyer C35LF, 2009–2012 New Flyer C35LFR, 2008–2013 New Flyer C40LF and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
New Flyer Industries Canada ULC (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009 C35LF and L40LFR, model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, model year 2008-2013 C40LF and C40LFR, model year 2013 XN35, model year 2011-2013 XN40 and model year 2012-2013 XN60 transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. In the affected vehicles, condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
14V087000 · 2K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Dec 17, 2012Crash risk2009 New Flyer C35LF, 2008–2009 New Flyer C40LFR, 2009 New Flyer D35LFR and 13 other models — Structure
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 transit buses, models: C35LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LF, D40LFR, D60LF, D60LFA, D60LFR, DE35LFA, DE40LF, DE40LFA, DE40LFR, DE60LF, DE60LFA, DE60LFR, and XDE40. The drive shaft access panel may have insufficient strength or be not properly secured to the floor. If the drive shaft fails, debris from the driveshaft failure may enter the passenger compartment through the panel.
12V591000 · 2K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Oct 25, 2012Fire risk2011 New Flyer C40LF, 2011 New Flyer C40LFR, 2011 New Flyer D35LFR and 7 other models — Parking Brake
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 transit buses, models C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, and XN40. Air pressure may leak from the parking brake chambers causing the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is driven.
12V518000 · 1K units · New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Sep 24, 2012Fire risk2005–2006 New Flyer C40LF, 2006 New Flyer C40LFR — Engine and Engine Cooling
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 C40LF and 2006 C40LFR transit buses, equipped with John Deere 8.1 liter turbocharged, compressed natural gas engines, model number 6081HFN04, manufactured from June 2002 through January 2008. Failures can occur within the engine turbocharger. The turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.
12V466000 · 163 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Apr 14, 2011Crash risk2009 New Flyer C35LFR, 2008 New Flyer C40LF, 2007–2010 New Flyer C40LFR and 6 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES PRODUCED FROM MAY 24, 2007, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLIES. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE TEETER LEVER BASE AND THE CAM PLATE.
11V237000 · 1K units · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
- Jul 22, 2010Crash risk2008 New Flyer C40LFR, 2008 New Flyer D40LF, 2008 New Flyer DE60LF and 1 other model — Equipment
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 C40LFR, D40LF AND DE60LF HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2009 DE60LFA HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES. THE PASSENGER ASSIST GRAB STRAP HANDLES HAVE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURES IN THE FIELD.
10V343000 · 145 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Mar 9, 2010Crash risk2009 New Flyer C35LF, 2008–2009 New Flyer C40LFR, 2009 New Flyer D35LFR and 12 other models — Power Train
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 TRANSIT BUSES. THESE MODELS HAVE AN INSPECTION PANEL LOCATED ABOVE THE DRIVE SHAFT IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOORING FOR EASY INSPECTION AND REMOVAL OF THE DRIVE SHAFT. THIS PANEL MAY NOT BE OF SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO PREVENT FOREIGN MATTER FROM ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IN THE EVENT OF A DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE.
10V089000 · 2K units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Sep 24, 2009Fire risk2002 New Flyer C30LF, 2002–2007 New Flyer C35LF, 2004–2006 New Flyer C40LF and 13 other models — Interior Lighting
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 2002 AND SEPTEMBER 2009 EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
09V367000 · 1K units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Jul 3, 2008Crash risk2008 New Flyer C40LF, 2008 New Flyer C40LFR, 2008 New Flyer D35LF and 8 other models — 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 INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS TO AND FROM THE AFFECTED MODULE. THIS ERRATIC BEHAVIOR COULD POTENTIALLY IMPACT CERTAIN FUNCTIONS SUCH AS THE HEADLIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, THROTTLE CONTROL, AND CONTROL OF THE ARTICULATED JOINT.
08V296000 · 319 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Jan 9, 2008Fire risk2006–2007 New Flyer C40LFR, 2006–2007 New Flyer D35LF, 2006–2007 New Flyer D40LF and 5 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
CERTAIN BUSES HAVE STAINLESS STEEL HYDRAULIC LINES WITH 90º FLANGE FITTINGS WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO FAILURE DUE TO ERRORS IN BOTH THE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF THESE LINES.
08V010000 · 1K units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Mar 13, 2007Crash risk2006–2007 New Flyer C40LFR, 2006–2007 New Flyer D40LF, 2006 New Flyer D40LFR and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH GRAHAM WHITE AIR DRYERS, THE AIR DRYER TIMER MODULES MAY ALLOW SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES OF MOISTURE TO ENTER AND AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.
07V103000 · 719 units · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD