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1998 New Flyer C35lfProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1998 New Flyer C35lf. It is covered by 8 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls8Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 4, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 New Flyer C35lf has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

8 recalls

1998 New Flyer C35lf recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Other fuel types: turbo/supercharger

Recall 05V-045 · Feb 4, 2005 · 805 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURIES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Body: door

Recall 02V-059 · Feb 14, 2002 · 1,771 vehicles

Risk. UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, IF THE PANEL IS SEPARATING OR HAS SEPARATED, A PASSENGER COULD FALL FROM THE BUS ONTO THE ROADWAY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 01V-265 · Aug 22, 2001 · 1,552 vehicles

Risk. INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED CLAMP NUTS COULD LEAD TO THE TIE RODS SEPARATING FROM THE CENTER LINK POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 01V-033 · Apr 30, 2001 · 2,100 vehicles

Risk. WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 99V-077 · Apr 13, 1999 · 529 vehicles

Risk. A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR WHICH IF LEFT UNCHECKED COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE AND VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with New Flyer.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other C35lf year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C35lf median. How we score

'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

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