2001–2002 New Flyer C30LF, 2001–2002 New Flyer C35LF, 1996–1997 New Flyer C40HF and 8 other models Recall: CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL…
NHTSA campaign 07V068000 · Exterior Lighting · filed Feb 23, 2007 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE DECELERATION LAMP IS A SOLID LIGHT RATHER THAN A FLASHING LIGHT.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | 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 |
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- 2004–2005 New Flyer C30LF and 6 other models — ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN LEAK AT THE…
- 2001–2003 New Flyer C30LF and 2 other models — ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS WESTPORT B…
Other campaigns involving New Flyer vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 07V068000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.