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2008 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 2008 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.

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2008 New Flyer D40LFR 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

July 5, 2010NHTSA 10V31300042 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Column

Summary
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008 D40LFR and model year 2009 DE60LFR heavy duty low floor transit buses equipped with TRW IGEN3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the IGEN3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mis-located.
Consequence
Mis-located welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
The safety recall began on August 2, 2010. TRW is handling the remedy for this campaign please see TRW's defect report 10E-026. The corrective action involves inspection and replacement of the steering columns if found to be defective. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact TRW at 765-429-1768 or new flyer customer service at 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

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2008 New Flyer D40LFR were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2008 New Flyer D40LFR have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure, latches/locks/linkages, steering, power train. 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 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 2008 New Flyer D40LFR?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.