1995 New Flyer D40LF: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1995 New Flyer D40LF. 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.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

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.
NHTSA publishes these words. Source: NHTSA Datasets and APIs, section Complaints, read on 1 Oct 2026. Complaint file through 29 Mar 2018. Recall file through 29 Sep 2026.

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Recall campaigns

4 campaigns, newest first. 2,630 units in total.

07V06800023 Feb 2007Exterior Lighting
01V0740007 Mar 2001Suspension
95V23900131 Oct 1997Service Brakes, Air
95V23900013 Dec 1995Service Brakes, Air

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.
01V074000Received 7 Mar 2001. 469 units.
Suspension
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: transit buses. Five (5) front radius rods installed in these buses have failed.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A failure of a front radius rod could cause a shift in the front axle, possibly resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the radius rod. Owner notification began march 1, 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..
95V239001Received 31 Oct 1997. 81 units.
Service Brakes, Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The brake release timing does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Consequence of non-compliance: premature brake wear could cause increased stopping distances increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners will be provided with parts, instructions and assistance in restoring the brake timing to FMVSS 121 requirements.
Report filed by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC..
95V239000Received 13 Dec 1995. 373 units.
Service Brakes, Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The brake release timing does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Consequence of non-compliance: premature brake wear could cause increased stopping distances increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners will be provided with parts, instructions and assistance in restoring the brake timing to FMVSS 121 requirements.
Report filed by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Feb 1996.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

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Other model years

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 1995 New Flyer D40LFThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1995 New Flyer D40LF: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/new-flyer/d40lf/1995/. 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 1995 New Flyer D40LF?: 2,630 units in 4 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the New Flyer D40LF have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 41 recall campaigns for the New Flyer D40LF, model years 1992 to 2010. 4 of them name the 1995 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1995 New Flyer D40LF open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.