Does the 2012 New Flyer D40LFR have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake. 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 2012 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 2012 New Flyer D40LFR?

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

2012 New Flyer D40LFR recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2012 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.

2012 New Flyer D40LFR recalls, newest first

October 25, 2012NHTSA 12V5180001,041 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake

Summary: New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 transit buses, models C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, and XN40. Air pressure may leak from the parking brake chambers causing the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is driven.
Consequence: If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify the owners and the affected brake chambers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2012 New Flyer D40LFR were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other New Flyer D40LFR years

Other 2012 New Flyer models

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Questions

Does the 2012 New Flyer D40LFR have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: parking brake. 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 2012 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 2012 New Flyer D40LFR?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.