1997-2006 · 5 model years

New Flyer L40LF Problems by year

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the New Flyer L40LF across 5 model years, and it has 5 recalls.

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Complaints: 0
Recalls: 5
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

L40LF complaints by model year

01997 1998 2004 2005 2006

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

Year	Recalls	Top problem	Grade
2006	1	-	B
2005	2	-	C
2004	2	-	C
1998	2	-	C
1997	1	-	B

New Flyer L40LF recalls 5

Suspension: front

17V130000Mar 1, 20172,357 vehicles affected

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...

Covers2006 New Flyer L40LF +32 more

Exterior lighting

07V068000Feb 23, 20071,707 vehicles affected

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.

Covers1998 New Flyer L40LF +49 more

Service brakes: check valve

06V015000Jan 18, 2006103 vehicles affected

On certain transit buses equipped with relay valves built by haldex/midland and distributed by meritor/wabco with valve body date code of 342a4k. This valve, which is installed in the rear axle air brake circuit, can fail resulting in a loss of air pressure...

Covers2004 New Flyer L40LF 2005 New Flyer L40LF +8 more

Engine and engine cooling: fan

05V370000Aug 25, 2005665 vehicles affected

On certain transit buses, hydraulic fluid can leak at the flange fitting due to improper installation procedures. Incorrect installation procedures may cause damage to the o-ring of the flange assembly, compromising the sealing capability of the o-ring.

Covers2004 New Flyer L40LF 2005 New Flyer L40LF +12 more

Suspension

01V160000May 22, 2001978 vehicles affected

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.

Covers1997 New Flyer L40LF 1998 New Flyer L40LF +10 more

Questions about the New Flyer L40LF

Which New Flyer L40LF years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1997, 2006 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other L40LF years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

How many recalls does the New Flyer L40LF have?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls across all New Flyer L40LF model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data