2004 New Flyer D35LF, 2003–2004 New Flyer D40LF Recall: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO HEATERS, THE BURNER TUBES…
NHTSA campaign 05V100000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Mar 16, 2005 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO HEATERS, THE BURNER TUBES ARE MADE OF MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
The risk
SHOULD THE BURNER TUBE FAIL, THE COOLANT HEATER COULD OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECTED DEFECTIVE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT CUSTOMER SERVICES AT 204-934-4874.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Affected vehicles
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More New Flyer D35LF recalls
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- 2002 New Flyer C30LF and 15 other models — Interior Lighting
- 2008 New Flyer C40LF and 10 other models — Service Brakes, Air
- 2006–2007 New Flyer C40LFR and 7 other models — CERTAIN BUSES HAVE STAINLESS STEEL HYDRAULIC LINES WITH 90º…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 05V100000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.