Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 NEW Flyer D40LF, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Service brakes, air1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2001 NEW Flyer D40LF.
| 2003127 13 May 2003 | Steering On certain vehicles, the front axle beam may have been omitted from inspection through a Magnaflux operation before final assembly and could contain cracks. Th… |
| 2001222 29 Aug 2001 | Steering On certain vehicles, the clamp nuts for the center link tie rods may have been inadequately tightened. Inadequately tightened clamp nuts could lead to the tie r… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE FLASHING DECELERATION LAMPS WERE AN OPTIONAL ITEM FOR SOME OF THESE BUSES.
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR BUSES, THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE CLAMP NUTS FOR THE CENTER LINK TIE RODS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What NEW Flyer told its dealers about the 2001 NEW Flyer D40LF: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 635902 | SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION OF AN OUTPUT WIRE TO CONTROL THE START UP AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ANTI-SKID SYSTEM (ABS) ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) USED ON D40LF AND C40LF MODELS. *TT |
| 622548 | INFORMATION ON RELOCATION OF THE DUAL SPECTRUM CURBSIDE IR FIRE SENSOR FOR D40LF MODELS. *TT |
| 10144750 | This Service Manual Bulletin Provides Updated Preventive Maintenace Interval for the Crankcase Breather Tube Element on Buses Equipped with a Cummins Diesel ISL 07 or ISL 09 Engine. |
| 10128680 | This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles. |
| 10128679 | This Parts Manual Bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the Kongsberg brake and accelerator assembly on specifically equipped vehicles. |
| 10042651 | NEW FLYER: INFORMATION CONCERNING THE RELOCATION OF THE LEVELING VALVES IN THE REAR. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE |
| 10031204 | NEW FLYER: INSTALL ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKET. MODELS INCLUDE 40FT, 60FT, DSL, AND ELEC LOW FLOOR. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
INTERIOR FIRES
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation