Does the 1997 New Flyer L40LF have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension. 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 1997 New Flyer L40LF 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 1997 New Flyer L40LF?

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

1997 New Flyer L40LF 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 1997 New Flyer L40LF. 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.

1997 New Flyer L40LF recalls, newest first

May 22, 2001NHTSA 01V160000978 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension

Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses. There could be a casting defect in the left side spring tower. The spring towers support the vehicle structure, and failure of a tower could cause a sudden shift in the front axle.
Consequence: This condition could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spring tower. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8181.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1997 New Flyer L40LF were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other New Flyer L40LF years

Other 1997 New Flyer models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 New Flyer L40LF have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension. 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 1997 New Flyer L40LF 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 1997 New Flyer L40LF?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.