Safety Recall NHTSA · 97V103000 Reported June 20, 1997

New flyer/daytime running lights

New Flyer Of America, Inc. · Exterior Lighting · 218 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
97V103000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Exterior Lighting
Vehicles Affected
218
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 20, 1997

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If the drl module over-heats and the headlamps go out, there is a significant risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with detailed repair instructions and new drl modules.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized New Flyer Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 97V103000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 97V103000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 97V103000?

NHTSA recall 97V103000 was issued by New Flyer Of America, Inc. on June 20, 1997. It addresses: New flyer/daytime running lights. The recall affects approximately 218 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized New Flyer Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V103000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.