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1997 New Flyer D40LF
7 recall campaigns and 0 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 1997 New Flyer D40LF; the recalls concern exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling and steering.
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.
- 05V320000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGERReported 8 Jul 2005 · 321 units
Defect, as filed: On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
Consequence: This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the turbocharger to prevent the possibility of an engine compartment fire. Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708 or new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
Filed by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD.
- 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: 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: This condition could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC..
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with an auxiliary diesel powered heater (proheat bravo model 80). An improperly assembled fuel regulator can allow an excess amount of fuel into the combustion chamber.
Consequence: This leakage can lead to a potential for flames to escape from the heater exhaust.
Remedy: Teleflex canada, the manufacturer of the heater, will inspect and, if necessary, replace all defective regulators.
Filed by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC..
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: transit buses. A tether strap on the driver's seat was omitted. This does not comply with the strength requirements of FMVSS no. 207, seating systems."
Consequence: The driver seat may not adequately restrain the driver in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: The owner will be provided with parts, instructions and repair assistance as required. The owner will install the missing tether straps.
Filed by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC..
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: transit buses. The daytime running lamp (drl) module can over-heat and shut down after as little as 45 minutes of high beam use. This will cause total headlamp failure of both high and low beam.
Consequence: If the drl module over-heats and the headlamps go out, there is a significant risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with detailed repair instructions and new drl modules.
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 D40LF model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 48 |
| 1993 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 469 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 | 2,630 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 | 2,630 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 | 2,402 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 | 3,965 |
| 1998 | 9 | 1 | 9,644 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 | 8,137 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 | 8,116 |
| 2001 | 5 | 1 | 5,167 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 | 3,998 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | 3,236 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 | 4,298 |
| 2005 | 8 | 0 | 7,196 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 | 11,229 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 | 10,389 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 | 7,414 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 3,893 |
| 2010 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 4,848 |
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 D40LF model years · New Flyer: 52 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 1997 New Flyer D40LF have?
7 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 D40LF line has 41 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 1997 New Flyer D40LF?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 1997 New Flyer D40LF 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.