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2008 New Flyer D40LF
7 recall campaigns and 0 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2008 New Flyer D40LF; the recalls concern structure, latches/locks/linkages and power train.
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: 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: If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by New Flyer Industries Ltd. (manufacturer campaign R12-040).
Defect, as filed: 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: 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: 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.
Filed by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC..
Defect, as filed: New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 heavy duty transit buses. The radius rod bracket which attaches the front axle radius rods to the vehicle frame may be missing two of the four required welds.
Consequence: Failure of a radius rod bracket assembly may result in restricted steering capability increasing the risk of vehicle crash, injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for radius rod brackets and will be replaced with certified product free of charge. The safety recall began on december 13, 2010. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.
Filed by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD (manufacturer campaign R10-028).
Defect, as filed: New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008 c40lfr, d40lf and de60lf heavy duty transit buses, as well as model year 2009 de60lfa heavy duty transit buses. The passenger assist grab strap handles have experienced multiple failures in the field.
Consequence: Failure of a passenger assist grab strap handle could result in a passenger falling and being injured.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing passenger assist grab strap handles with an improved product free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.
Filed by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD.
Defect, as filed: 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: Failure of the drive shaft access panel to maintain passenger compartment integrity could result in injury or death.
Remedy: 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.
Filed by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD.
Defect, as filed: New flyer is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between may 2002 and september 2009 equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence: A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy: New flyer will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on october2, 2009. Owners may contact new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4876.
Filed by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD.
Defect, as filed: New flyer is recalling 319 my 2008 c40lf, c40lfr, d35lf, d40lf, d41lf, d61lfr, de41lf, de61lf, e40lfr, ge40lfr, and de41lfr transit buses equipped with parker hannifin (vansco) control modules. A certain batch of the programmable logic control modules may have a manufacturing defect. This defect could produce erratic behavior of certain input/output signals to and from the affected module. This erratic behavior could potentially impact certain functions such as the headlights, brake lights, throttle control, and control of the articulated joint.
Consequence: Failure of the module to properly control the vehicle sub-systems could result in vehicle crash, injury or death.
Remedy: The affected modules will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on july 14, 2008. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
Filed by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD (manufacturer campaign R08-022).
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 2008 New Flyer D40LF have?
7 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 12V591000, was reported to NHTSA on 17 Dec 2012 and concerns structure. Across all model years the New Flyer D40LF line has 41 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2008 New Flyer D40LF?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2008 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.