2012 New Flyer D40lfr Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 New Flyer D40lfr has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,041 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

PARKING BRAKE 12V518000 2012-10-25 1,041 affected

Defect

New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 transit buses, models C40LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, XD35, XD40, XDE35, XDE40, and XN40. Air pressure may leak from the parking brake chambers causing the parking brakes to drag while the vehicle is driven.

Consequence

If the brakes drag, they may overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.

Remedy

New Flyer will notify the owners and the affected brake chambers will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2012. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.

Defect investigations

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

Investigation EQ12011 Opened 2012-12-04 · closed 2013-07-12

Leaking MGM brake chambers

The summary for this investigation is provided in a separate attachment to this resume.This equipment query is closed.

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 2012 New Flyer D40lfr as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.