Recall 17V130000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
New Flyer Industries Ltd (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2006 L40LFand DE60LF transit buses, 2006-2007 C35LF, C40LFR, D35LF, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE40LF and DE40LFR transit buses, and 2005-2007 C40LF, D40LF, D60LF, DE60LFA, GE40LF, 2007 D35LFR, and DE60LFR transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with MAN V8-65L axle beams that may have cracks on the upper and/or lower surface, which, over time can cause the axle beam to fail.
Safety Consequence
Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams and determine a repair, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R17-002.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NEW FLYER | C40LF |
| 2005 | NEW FLYER | D40LF |
| 2005 | NEW FLYER | D60LF |
| 2005 | NEW FLYER | DE60LFA |
| 2005 | NEW FLYER | GE40LF |
| 2006 | NEW FLYER | C35LF |
| 2006 | NEW FLYER | C40LF |
| 2006 | NEW FLYER | C40LFR |
| 2006 | NEW FLYER | D35LF |
| 2006 | NEW FLYER | D40LF |
| 2006 | NEW FLYER | D40LFR |
| 2006 | NEW FLYER | D60LF |
| 2006 | NEW FLYER | D60LFR |
| 2006 | NEW FLYER | DE40LF |
| 2006 | NEW FLYER | DE40LFR |
| 2006 | NEW FLYER | DE60LF |
| 2006 | NEW FLYER | DE60LFA |
| 2006 | NEW FLYER | GE40LF |
| 2006 | NEW FLYER | L40LF |
| 2007 | NEW FLYER | C35LF |
| 2007 | NEW FLYER | C40LF |
| 2007 | NEW FLYER | C40LFR |
| 2007 | NEW FLYER | D35LF |
| 2007 | NEW FLYER | D35LFR |
| 2007 | NEW FLYER | D40LF |
| 2007 | NEW FLYER | D40LFR |
| 2007 | NEW FLYER | D60LF |
| 2007 | NEW FLYER | D60LFR |
| 2007 | NEW FLYER | DE40LF |
| 2007 | NEW FLYER | DE40LFR |
| 2007 | NEW FLYER | DE60LFA |
| 2007 | NEW FLYER | DE60LFR |
| 2007 | NEW FLYER | GE40LF |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.