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1998 New Flyer D40lfProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 New Flyer D40lf, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 9 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls9Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 23, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 New Flyer D40lf has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Parking brake10
Structure10

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

9 recalls

1998 New Flyer D40lf 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

Exterior lighting

Recall 07V-068 · Feb 23, 2007 · 1,707 vehicles

Risk. THE STANDARD REQUIRES THAT THE DECELERATION LAMP IS A SOLID LIGHT RATHER THAN A FLASHING LIGHT.

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 →

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–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 →

–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 D40lf 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 D40lf median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1998 New Flyer D40lf, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INTERIOR FIRESPE07053 · closed Feb 22, 2008
    Led to recall 08V-053
In owners' words

What D40lf owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

BODY OF THE COACH IS FALLING APART DUE TO THE NUTS THAT HOLD THE FLOOR DOWN ARE COMING APART. ALSO, THERE IS A LEAK WHICH IS COMING FROM SEALS TO THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET THAT GO AROUND THE WATER THAT IS LEAKING. IN ADDITION, EMERGENCY BRAKE DOESN'T WORK. *AK
Complaint 834264 · Jan 29, 1999

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