01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2008 New Flyer DE60LF recall campaigns
NHTSA 12V591000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- December 17, 2012
- Potential units
- 2,048campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA 10V605000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- November 29, 2010
- Potential units
- 522campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Remedy
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
NHTSA 10V343000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- July 22, 2010
- Potential units
- 145campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Remedy
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
NHTSA 10V089000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- March 9, 2010
- Potential units
- 1,845campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Remedy
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
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH