How many recalls does the 2009 New Flyer C35lfr have?

The 2009 New Flyer C35lfr has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2009 New Flyer C35lfr has an open recall?

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2009 New Flyer C35lfr Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2009 New Flyer C35lfr has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,218 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15V292000 2015-05-18 2,956 affected

Defect

New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, 2008-2013 C40LF, 2008-2013 C40LFR, 2009 L40LFR, 2009 C35LF, 2013-2014 XN35, 2011-2014 XN40, and 2012-2014 XN60 buses, equipped with certain Cummins Westport ISL G engines. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the…

Consequence

If the engine oil comes into contact with hot surfaces, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Cummins will notify owners on behalf of New Flyer, and Cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ECM) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures.…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14V087000 2014-03-04 2,139 affected

Defect

New Flyer Industries Canada ULC (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2009 C35LF and L40LFR, model year 2009-2012 C35LFR, model year 2008-2013 C40LF and C40LFR, model year 2013 XN35, model year 2011-2013 XN40 and model year 2012-2013 XN60 transit buses equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines.…

Consequence

The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify owners, and authorized Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Customers may contact New Flyer at 1-204-934-4876 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. New Flyer's number associated with this recall is…

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 11V237000 2011-04-14 1,123 affected

Defect

NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES PRODUCED FROM MAY 24, 2007, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLIES. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE TEETER LEVER BASE AND THE CAM PLATE.

Consequence

FAILURE OF THE TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY. A PASSENGER LEANING ON OR FORCED AGAINST THE DOOR COULD FALL THROUGH THE DOOR AND SUSTAIN INJURIES.

Remedy

NEW FLYER IS WORKING WITH THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLIES, VAPOR BUS, TO REPAIR THE AFFECTED BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE VAPOR BUS DEFECT REPORT 11E-010. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VAPOR BUS AT 1-847-777-6450 OR NEW FLYER CUSTOMER SERVICES AT 1-204-934-4874.

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 2009 New Flyer C35lfr as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.