2007 New Flyer D40LF: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2007 New Flyer D40LF. The newest campaign is 17V130000. NHTSA received the report on 1 Mar 2017. The NHTSA record gives the component Suspension / Front. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name 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, 17V130000, in the NHTSA record

New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams and determine a repair, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R17-002.

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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. 10,389 units in total.

17V1300001 Mar 2017Suspension / Front
12V59100017 Dec 2012Structure
11V4070005 Aug 2011Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
11V23700014 Apr 2011Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
10V0890009 Mar 2010Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
08V5860007 Nov 2008Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
08V0100009 Jan 2008Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
07V10300013 Mar 2007Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Control Unit/Module

17V130000Received 1 Mar 2017. 2,357 units.
Suspension / Front
Defect, in the NHTSA record
New Flyer Industries Ltd (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2006 L40LFand DE60LF transit buses, 2006-2007 C35LF, C40LFR, D35LF, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE40LF and DE40LFR transit buses, and 2005-2007 C40LF, D40LF, D60LF, DE60LFA, GE40LF, 2007 D35LFR, and DE60LFR transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with MAN V8-65L axle beams that may have cracks on the upper and/or lower surface, which, over time can cause the axle beam to fail.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams and determine a repair, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R17-002.
Report filed by New Flyer Industries Ltd.. Manufacturer campaign number R17-002. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Mar 2017.
12V591000Received 17 Dec 2012. 2,048 units.
Structure
Defect, in the NHTSA record
New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 transit buses, models: C35LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LF, D40LFR, D60LF, D60LFA, D60LFR, DE35LFA, DE40LF, DE40LFA, DE40LFR, DE60LF, DE60LFA, DE60LFR, and XDE40. The drive shaft access panel may have insufficient strength or be not properly secured to the floor. If the drive shaft fails, debris from the driveshaft failure may enter the passenger compartment through the panel.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
New Flyer notification to owners on 01/03/2013. Dealers will install a steel plate under the access panel on affected buses, free of charge. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.
Report filed by New Flyer Industries Ltd.. Manufacturer campaign number R12-040. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jan 2013.
11V407000Received 5 Aug 2011. 247 units.
Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
Defect, in the NHTSA record
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 heavy duty transit buses. The three retaining bolts for the output flange on the ise propulsion system are subject to fatigue failure. Failure of the three bolts retaining the output flange to the combination gear box on the ise propulsion system could result in a separation of a portion of the driveshaft, with the output flange attached, from the vehicle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Separation of the driveshaft and output flange from the vehicle creates the potential for bodily injury of bystanders and/or property damage.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the drive line components and replace the output flange bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2011. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.
Report filed by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD. Manufacturer campaign number R11-017. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Aug 2011.
11V237000Received 14 Apr 2011. 1,123 units.
Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
Defect, in the NHTSA record
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 low floor transit buses produced from may 24, 2007, through march 1, 2011 and equipped with teeter lever assemblies. There is insufficient engagement between the teeter lever base and the cam plate.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure of the teeter lever assembly will cause the rear side exit door to operate improperly. A passenger leaning on or forced against the door could fall through the door and sustain injuries.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
New flyer is working with the manufacturer of the teeter lever assemblies, vapor bus, to repair the affected buses free of charge. Please see vapor bus defect report 11e-010. The safety recall began on april 29, 2011. Owners may contact vapor bus at 1-847-777-6450 or new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4874.
Report filed by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Apr 2011.
10V089000Received 9 Mar 2010. 1,845 units.
Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
Defect, in the NHTSA record
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 transit buses. These models have an inspection panel located above the drive shaft in the passenger compartment flooring for easy inspection and removal of the drive shaft. This panel may not be of sufficient strength to prevent foreign matter from entering the passenger compartment in the event of a drive shaft failure.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure of the drive shaft access panel to maintain passenger compartment integrity could result in injury or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will incorporate an energy absorbing honeycomb material to the underside of the access panel. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 10, 2010. Owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.
Report filed by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Mar 2010.
08V586000Received 7 Nov 2008. 1,001 units.
Electrical System / Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Defect, in the NHTSA record
New flyer is recalling 1,001 my 2004-2007 d40lf, my 2005 d40lfr, and my 2007-2008 d60lfr transit buses equipped with ce niehoff c701a or c703a alternators. Failure of the forward alternator bearing may result in a drop and seizure of the rotating alternator shaft and pulley. Once the pulley is stationary, the alternator drive belt continues to pass over the pulley creating high quantities of belt dust.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Due to the very high internal temperatures created at the bearing during shaft seizure, the belt dust may ignite, resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
To increase the potential longevity of the alternator bearings, dealers will incorporate a lower tension belt tensioner and a narrower belt. To prevent thermal ignition in the event of a bearing failure, a lighter duty, narrower belt will shred rather than continue to run over the stationary pulley. The recall began on november 17, 2008. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4803.
Report filed by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD. Manufacturer campaign number R08-016. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Nov 2008.
08V010000Received 9 Jan 2008. 1,049 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain buses have stainless steel hydraulic lines with 90º flange fittings which are subject to failure due to errors in both the design and manufacture of these lines.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure of these lines, located in the engine compartment, could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
New flyer will remove these lines and replace them with a previously proven design of flexible lines. The recall began on january 15, 2008. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
Report filed by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jan 2008.
07V103000Received 13 Mar 2007. 719 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Control Unit/Module
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain transit buses equipped with graham white air dryers, the air dryer timer modules may allow sufficient quantities of moisture to enter and affect the operation of the vehicle air brake system.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure of the air brake system due to moisture could result in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the air dryer timer module on the affected vehicles. The recall began on march 22, 2007. Owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.
Report filed by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD. Manufacturer campaign number R07-004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Mar 2007.

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Complaints by component

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

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2007 New Flyer D40LF
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
EA09010	Engineering analysis	Air Brake System	Service Brakes, Air	18 Jun 2009	19 Nov 2010
PE09012	Preliminary evaluation	AIR BRAKE SYSTEM	Service Brakes, Air / Controls	27 Feb 2009	18 Jun 2009

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2007 New Flyer D40LF: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/new-flyer/d40lf/2007/. 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 2007 New Flyer D40LF?: 10,389 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 D40LF have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 41 recall campaigns for the New Flyer D40LF, model years 1992 to 2010. 8 of them name the 2007 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2007 New Flyer D40LF open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.