Does the 2006 New Flyer D40LFR have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, interior lighting, engine and engine cooling, 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 2006 New Flyer D40LFR 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 2006 New Flyer D40LFR?

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

2006 New Flyer D40LFR 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 2006 New Flyer D40LFR. 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.

2006 New Flyer D40LFR 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, 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

January 9, 2008NHTSA 08V0100001,049 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary: Certain buses have stainless steel hydraulic lines with 90º flange fittings which are subject to failure due to errors in both the design and manufacture of these lines.
Consequence: Failure of these lines, located in the engine compartment, could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: New flyer will remove these lines and replace them with a previously proven design of flexible lines. The recall began on January 15, 2008. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 13, 2007NHTSA 07V103000719 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module

Summary: On certain transit buses equipped with graham white air dryers, the air dryer timer modules may allow sufficient quantities of moisture to enter and affect the operation of the vehicle air brake system.
Consequence: Failure of the air brake system due to moisture could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air dryer timer module on the affected vehicles. The recall began on March 22, 2007. Owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2006 New Flyer D40LFR were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2006 New Flyer D40LFR have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, interior lighting, engine and engine cooling, 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 2006 New Flyer D40LFR 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 2006 New Flyer D40LFR?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.