How many recalls does the 2005 New Flyer Ge40lf have?

The 2005 New Flyer Ge40lf has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

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2005 New Flyer Ge40lf Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 New Flyer Ge40lf has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,389 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 17V130000 2017-03-01 2,357 affected

Defect

New Flyer Industries Ltd (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2006 L40LFand DE60LF transit buses, 2006-2007 C35LF, C40LFR, D35LF, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE40LF and DE40LFR transit buses, and 2005-2007 C40LF, D40LF, D60LF, DE60LFA, GE40LF, 2007 D35LFR, and DE60LFR transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with MAN V8-65L axle…

Consequence

Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams and determine a repair, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R17-002.

POWER TRAIN 11V407000 2011-08-05 247 affected

Defect

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…

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.

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 06V034000 2006-02-07 682 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE SPOT WELDS WHICH HOLD THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP HINGE ASSEMBLY TOGETHER CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE RAMP TO SEPARATE, WHEN DEPLOYED UNDER LOAD, FROM THE BUS FRAME.

Consequence

SEPARATION OF THE RAMP FROM THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO PASSENGERS ON THE RAMP.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD NEW HARDWARE TO THE HINGES WHICH WILL MAKE THE SPOT-WELDING REDUNDANT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4874.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 06V015000 2006-01-18 103 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RELAY VALVES BUILT BY HALDEX/MIDLAND AND DISTRIBUTED BY MERITOR/WABCO WITH VALVE BODY DATE CODE OF 342A4K. THIS VALVE, WHICH IS INSTALLED IN THE REAR AXLE AIR BRAKE CIRCUIT, CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE TO THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES.

Consequence

FAILURE OF THE VALVE WOULD DISABLE THE REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKE CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE INSTALLED RELAY VALVE HAS A DATE CODE OF 342A4K AND IF NECESSARY WILL REPLACE THE VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4803.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 New Flyer Ge40lf as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.