- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The standard requires that the deceleration lamp is a solid light rather than a flashing light.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2000 New Flyer D30LF Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2000 New Flyer D30LF have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in February 2007 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical D30LF year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2000 New Flyer D30LF recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 40 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to spill onto the engine.
- The risk
- This can result in a fire in the engine compartment.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: transit buses. The front axle's spring tower bolts may not have been adequately tightened.
- The risk
- Incorrect bolt torque could lead to a shorter bolt fatigue life and eventual bolt failure.
- The fix
- Dealers will reinstall the bolts to the correct torque.
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Does the 2000 New Flyer D30LF have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 New Flyer D30LF: exterior lighting (February 2007); turbo / supercharger (July 2005); door (February 2002); 12v / 24v / 48v battery (April 2001) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2000 New Flyer D30LF had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2000 New Flyer D30LF a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical New Flyer D30LF year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2000 New Flyer D30LF has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data