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2008 New Flyer D40LF recalls

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

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

For the 2008 New Flyer D40LF. 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.

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2008 New Flyer D40LF recalls, newest first

December 17, 2012NHTSA 12V5910002,048 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 14, 2011NHTSA 11V2370001,123 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 29, 2010NHTSA 10V605000522 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Axle assembly

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 22, 2010NHTSA 10V343000145 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 9, 2010NHTSA 10V0890001,845 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 24, 2009NHTSA 09V3670001,412 vehicles potentially affected

Interior lighting

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 3, 2008NHTSA 08V296000319 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air

Summary
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2008 New Flyer D40LF were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2008 New Flyer D40LF have any recalls?
7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, latches/locks/linkages, power train, equipment, interior lighting, service brakes, air. 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 2008 New Flyer D40LF 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 2008 New Flyer D40LF?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.