1998 New Flyer D35LF: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 1998 New Flyer D35LF. The newest campaign is 07V068000. NHTSA received the report on 23 Feb 2007. The NHTSA record gives the component Exterior Lighting. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 07V068000, in the NHTSA record

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.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 9,323 units in total.

07V06800023 Feb 2007Exterior Lighting
02V11200022 May 2002Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections
02V05900114 Feb 2002Structure / Body / Door
01V26500022 Aug 2001Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
01V16000022 May 2001Suspension
01V03300630 Apr 2001Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
00V27500015 Sep 2000Service Brakes, Air
99V07700013 Apr 1999Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

07V068000Received 23 Feb 2007. 1,707 units.
Exterior Lighting
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
The standard requires that the deceleration lamp is a solid light rather than a flashing light.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Mar 2007.
02V112000Received 22 May 2002. 480 units.
Steering / Hydraulic Power Assist / Hose, Piping, and Connections
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain low floor buses, the power steering hose was incorrectly installed.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The hose can leak, creating the risk of an engine fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Jul 2002.
02V059001Received 14 Feb 2002. 1,771 units.
Structure / Body / Door
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain low floor transit buses equipped with adhesively bonded aluminum bus door panels, due to an imperfect bonding of the door panel skin to the panel frame, environmental moisture may infiltrate regions of imperfect bonding and cause separation of the frame and door panel.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Under these conditions, if the panel is separating or has separated, a passenger could fall from the bus onto the roadway, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Vapor will notify customers to have their buses inspected and will install mechanical fasteners to attach the skins to the frame elements free of charge. Owner notification began december 10, 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 vapor corporation at 847-967-8300 or new flyer at 1-204-224-1251.
Report filed by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC..
01V265000Received 22 Aug 2001. 1,552 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: transit buses. The clamp nuts for the center link tie rods may have been inadequately tightened.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Inadequately tightened clamp nuts could lead to the tie rods separating from the center link possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Sep 2001.
01V160000Received 22 May 2001. 978 units.
Suspension
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: transit buses. There could be a casting defect in the left side spring tower. The spring towers support the vehicle structure, and failure of a tower could cause a sudden shift in the front axle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the spring tower. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 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.
Report filed by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 May 2001.
01V033006Received 30 Apr 2001. 2,100 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced by vanner. New flyer is conducting the owner notification for this campaign. 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 vanner at 1-800-227-6937 or new flyer at 1-204-982-8413.
Report filed by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED.
00V275000Received 15 Sep 2000. 206 units.
Service Brakes, Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: certain transit buses equipped with ABS fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." the rear brake release time can exceed the requirements.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A slow brake release can cause premature brake wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The repair will involve installing a quick release valve or increasing the size of the rear brake control line.
Report filed by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Mar 2001.
99V077000Received 13 Apr 1999. 529 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: transit buses. The rear brake release time can exceed the requirements of FMVSS no. 121.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A slow brake release can cause premature brake wear which if left unchecked could lead to brake failure and vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will increase the rear brake delivery lines and the rear brake signal line.
Report filed by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC..

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Complaints by component

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 1998 New Flyer D35LF: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/new-flyer/d35lf/1998/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1998 New Flyer D35LF?: 9,323 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the New Flyer D35LF have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns for the New Flyer D35LF, model years 1995 to 2010. 8 of them name the 1998 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1998 New Flyer D35LF open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.