1997 New Flyer D35lf problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1997 New Flyer D35lf — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 4 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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Fires reported

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How does 1997 compare to other D35lf years?

D35lf NHTSA complaints by model year, 1997 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1997 New Flyer D35lf have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V068000LightingFebruary 23, 2007 · 1,707 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REWIRE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO REMOVE THE FLASHING FUNCTION OR INSTALL A NEW PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) WHICH WILL MAKE THE LAMPS BURN STEADY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.

02V112000SteeringMay 22, 2002 · 480 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR BUSES, THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.

Consequence

THE HOSE CAN LEAK, CREATING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 2002. 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 1-204-228-8984.

01V160000SuspensionMay 22, 2001 · 978 units

Defect

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.

97V103000LightingJune 20, 1997 · 218 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP (DRL) MODULE CAN OVER-HEAT AND SHUT DOWN AFTER AS LITTLE AS 45 MINUTES OF HIGH BEAM USE. THIS WILL CAUSE TOTAL HEADLAMP FAILURE OF BOTH HIGH AND LOW BEAM.

Consequence

IF THE DRL MODULE OVER-HEATS AND THE HEADLAMPS GO OUT, THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH DETAILED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW DRL MODULES.

1997 New Flyer D35lf — common questions

Is the 1997 New Flyer D35lf reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 4 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1997 New Flyer D35lf have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 1997 New Flyer D35lf. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1997 compare to other D35lf years?

Does the 1997 New Flyer D35lf have recalls?

1997 New Flyer D35lf — common questions

Is the 1997 New Flyer D35lf reliable?

Does the 1997 New Flyer D35lf have recalls?

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