2009 New Flyer DE60LFR 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 2008 d40lfr and model year 2009 de60lfr heavy duty low floor transit buses equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. the weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mis-located.

Why it matters: Mis-located welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. this condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.

The safety recall began on august 2, 2010. trw is handling the remedy for this campaign please see trw's defect report 10e-026. the corrective action involves inspection and replacement of the steering columns if found to be defective. this service will be performed free of charge. owners may contact trw at 765-429-1768 or new flyer customer service at 204-934-4876.

Owner notification: August 2, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

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