Does the 2005 New Flyer C40LF have any recalls?

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, engine and engine cooling, equipment adaptive/mobility, service brakes, air, 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 2005 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 2005 New Flyer C40LF?

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

2005 New Flyer C40LF recalls

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

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

For the 2005 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.

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2005 New Flyer C40LF recalls, newest first

March 1, 2017NHTSA 17V1300002,357 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front

Summary: 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: Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 24, 2012NHTSA 12V466000163 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Other fuel types › Turbo/supercharger

Summary: New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 C40LF and 2006 C40LFR transit buses, equipped with John Deere 8.1 liter turbocharged, compressed natural gas engines, model number 6081HFN04, manufactured from June 2002 through January 2008. Failures can occur within the engine turbocharger. The turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.
Consequence: Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, or stalling; possibly leading to a vehicle crash.
Remedy: The remedy for this issue is still under development. An interim letter was mailed on October 3, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-1251.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 7, 2006NHTSA 06V034000682 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary: On certain transit buses, the spot welds which hold the wheelchair ramp hinge assembly together can fail allowing the ramp to separate, when deployed under load, from the bus frame.
Consequence: Separation of the ramp from the vehicle could result in injury to passengers on the ramp.
Remedy: Dealers will add new hardware to the hinges which will make the spot-welding redundant. The recall began on February 15, 2006. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4874.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 18, 2006NHTSA 06V015000103 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve

Summary: 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 to the rear service brakes.
Consequence: Failure of the valve would disable the rear axle service brake circuit and result in extended stopping distances which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the installed relay valve has a date code of 342A4K and if necessary will replace the valve free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2006. Owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4803.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 25, 2005NHTSA 05V370000665 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Summary: 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.
Consequence: Leaks caused due to damaged o-rings could cause hydraulic fluid to be sprayed onto hot surfaces and ignite.
Remedy: New flyer will contact customers with parts and instructions on how to complete this recall. The recall began on August 30, 2005. Owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 25, 2005NHTSA 05V116000178 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Summary: On certain transit buses equipped with meritor front axle assemblies, a weld is missing on the radius rod attachment bracketand the bracket may fatigue and fail while in use.
Consequence: Bracket failure could result in a crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brackets free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2005. Owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2005 New Flyer C40LF were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2005 New Flyer C40LF have any recalls?: 6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, engine and engine cooling, equipment adaptive/mobility, service brakes, air, 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 2005 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 2005 New Flyer C40LF?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.