2008 New Flyer D40LF recalls

Defect: New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 transit buses, models: C35LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LF, D40LFR, D60LF, D60LFA, D60LFR, DE35LFA, DE40LF, DE40LFA, DE40LFR, DE60LF, DE60LFA, DE60LFR, and XDE40. The drive shaft access panel may have insufficient strength or be not properly secured to the floor. If the drive shaft fails, debris from the driveshaft failure may enter the passenger compartment through the panel.

Why it matters: If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants.

New Flyer notification to owners on 01/03/2013. Dealers will install a steel plate under the access panel on affected buses, free of charge. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information.

Owner notification: January 3, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: New Flyer Industries Ltd.

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.

Why it matters: 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.

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.

Owner notification: April 29, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

Defect: New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 heavy duty transit buses. the radius rod bracket which attaches the front axle radius rods to the vehicle frame may be missing two of the four required welds.

Why it matters: Failure of a radius rod bracket assembly may result in restricted steering capability increasing the risk of vehicle crash, injury or death.

Dealers will inspect for radius rod brackets and will be replaced with certified product free of charge. the safety recall began on december 13, 2010. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.

Owner notification: December 13, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

Defect: New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008 c40lfr, d40lf and de60lf heavy duty transit buses, as well as model year 2009 de60lfa heavy duty transit buses. the passenger assist grab strap handles have experienced multiple failures in the field.

Why it matters: Failure of a passenger assist grab strap handle could result in a passenger falling and being injured.

Dealers will replace the existing passenger assist grab strap handles with an improved product free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2010. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.

Owner notification: August 15, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD

Defect: New flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 transit buses. these models have an inspection panel located above the drive shaft in the passenger compartment flooring for easy inspection and removal of the drive shaft. this panel may not be of sufficient strength to prevent foreign matter from entering the passenger compartment in the event of a drive shaft failure.

Why it matters: Failure of the drive shaft access panel to maintain passenger compartment integrity could result in injury or death.

Dealers will incorporate an energy absorbing honeycomb material to the underside of the access panel. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on march 10, 2010. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.

Owner notification: March 10, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD