Does the 2009 New Flyer GE40LFR have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, power train, seat belts. 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 2009 New Flyer GE40LFR 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 2009 New Flyer GE40LFR?

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

2009 New Flyer GE40LFR recalls

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

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

For the 2009 New Flyer GE40LFR. 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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2009 New Flyer GE40LFR recalls, newest first

January 26, 2016NHTSA 16V0380004,848 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: New Flyer Industries, Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 New Flyer MD30, 2012 C35LFR, 2010-2011 D35LFR, NABI 35LFW, 2011 D40LFR, 2010-2012 D60LFR and NABI 31LFW, 2010 C40LF, DE35LF, D40LF, DE40LFA, DE60LFA, GE35LFR and GE40LF, 2009 DE60LF and GE40LFR, 2010-2013 C40LFR, DE60LFR, NABI 416 and NABI 60BRT, 2010-2015 XD35, XDE40, NABI 40LFW and 42BRT, 2011-2015 XD40 and XN40, 2013-2015 XD60, XDE60 and XN35, 2010-2014 XDE35, 2013 XE40, 2012-2015 XN60, equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
Consequence: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. Recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2016. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706, or Recaro customer service at 1-800-873-2276. New Flyer's number for this recall is R16-001.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 5, 2011NHTSA 11V407000247 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Summary: New flyer is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 heavy duty transit buses. The three retaining bolts for the output flange on the ise propulsion system are subject to fatigue failure. Failure of the three bolts retaining the output flange to the combination gear box on the ise propulsion system could result in a separation of a portion of the driveshaft, with the output flange attached, from the vehicle.
Consequence: Separation of the driveshaft and output flange from the vehicle creates the potential for bodily injury of bystanders and/or property damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the drive line components and replace the output flange bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18, 2011. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 10, 2010NHTSA 10V0900004 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts

Summary: New flyer is recalling certain model year 2009 GE40LFR transit buses equipped with remote release belts supplied by american seating. These belts are the subject of defect report 09E-065. They may not properly lock up and as result may not properly restrain the mobility device when the bus decelerates.
Consequence: This may cause the mobility device to roll forward until the full length of the webbing is extended which causes potential for mobility device tip-over resulting in injury or death.
Remedy: New flyer is working with american seating and will replace the belts free of charge. The safety recall began on March 10, 2010. Owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4876.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2009 New Flyer GE40LFR were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2009 New Flyer GE40LFR have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, power train, seat belts. 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 2009 New Flyer GE40LFR 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 2009 New Flyer GE40LFR?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.