Does the 2002 New Flyer C40LF have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling, wheels, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2002 New Flyer C40LF recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a New Flyer dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2002 New Flyer C40LF?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2002 New Flyer C40LF recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2002 New Flyer C40LF. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your New Flyer been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A New Flyer dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2002 New Flyer C40LF recalls, newest first

February 23, 2007NHTSA 07V0680001,707 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 16, 2003NHTSA 03V182000497 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Summary: On certain transit buses equipped with cummins westport b gas plus or c gas plus 6 cylinder engines, the electronic control module calibration may not correctly detect a throttle plate actuator failure that could result in an uncommanded open throttle condition.
Consequence: If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic control module calibration free of charge. 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 cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or new flyer at 204-934-4882.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 1, 2002NHTSA 02V170000356 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels

Summary: On certain low floor transit buses, the custom wheel paint thickness was out of specification and the wheel paint type changes from a glass state to a rubber state around the brake temperatures.
Consequence: This can result in a loss of wheel nut torque, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New flyer dealers will replace the wheels, wheel studs, and modify the front air brake circuit to reduce the rear wheel brake temperature. Owner notification began June 30, 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 1-204-224-6351.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 22, 2002NHTSA 02V112000480 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2002 New Flyer C40LF were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2002 New Flyer C40LF have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling, wheels, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2002 New Flyer C40LF recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a New Flyer dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2002 New Flyer C40LF?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.