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2001 New Flyer C40LF
6 recall campaigns and 0 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2001 New Flyer C40LF; the recalls concern exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling and wheels.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD.
Defect, as filed: On certain transit buses equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.
Consequence: If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. 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 cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or new flyer at 204-934-4882.
Filed by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED.
Defect, as filed: On certain low floor transit buses, the custom wheel paint thickness was out of specification and the wheel paint type changes from a glass state to a rubber state around the brake temperatures.
Consequence: This can result in a loss of wheel nut torque, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New flyer dealers will replace the wheels, wheel studs, and modify the front air brake circuit to reduce the rear wheel brake temperature. Owner notification began june 30, 2002. 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 new flyer at 1-204-224-6351.
Filed by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED.
- 02V112000STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONSReported 22 May 2002 · 480 units
Defect, as filed: On certain low floor buses, the power steering hose was incorrectly installed.
Consequence: The hose can leak, creating the risk of an engine fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hose. Owner notification began july 1, 2002. 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 new flyer at 1-204-228-8984.
Filed by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC..
Defect, as filed: On certain buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Consequence: If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Williams controls is handling the replacement of this pedal. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1-503-684-8600 or new flyer at 204-982-8181.
Filed by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC..
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: transit buses. The clamp nuts for the center link tie rods may have been inadequately tightened.
Consequence: Inadequately tightened clamp nuts could lead to the tie rods separating from the center link possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: New flyer will will inspect the tie rod end clamp lock nuts to ensure that the nuts are properly tightened. Any damaged tie rods will be replaced. Owner notification began september 17, 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 new flyer at 1-204-982-8181.
Filed by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC..
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other New Flyer C40LF model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | 3,955 |
| 1997 | 4 | 1 | 4,933 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 | 11,896 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 | 10,745 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 | 9,919 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 | 5,699 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 | 3,040 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 2,204 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 | 4,747 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 | 4,148 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | 3,932 |
| 2007 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 2,357 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 | 6,537 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 5,095 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 9,943 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 6,136 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 5,095 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 5,095 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All New Flyer C40LF model years · New Flyer: 52 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2001 New Flyer C40LF have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 07V068000, was reported to NHTSA on 23 Feb 2007 and concerns exterior lighting. Across all model years the New Flyer C40LF line has 27 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2001 New Flyer C40LF?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2001 New Flyer C40LF complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.