Recall 12V591000: 2009 New Flyer C35LF, 2008–2009 New Flyer C40LFR, 2009 New Flyer D35LFR +13 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 17, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 2,048
- Models
- 16
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants.
The fix
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.
Notes
New Flyer's campaign recall number is R12-040.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2009 New Flyer C35LF
- 2008 New Flyer C40LFR
- 2009 New Flyer C40LFR
- 2009 New Flyer D35LFR
- 2006 New Flyer D40LF
- 2007 New Flyer D40LF
- 2008 New Flyer D40LF
- 2009 New Flyer D40LF
- 2007 New Flyer D40LFR
- 2008 New Flyer D40LFR
- 2009 New Flyer D40LFR
- 2007 New Flyer D60LF
- 2009 New Flyer D60LF
- 2006 New Flyer D60LFA
- 2007 New Flyer D60LFR
- 2008 New Flyer D60LFR
- 2009 New Flyer D60LFR
- 2009 New Flyer DE35LFA
- 2006 New Flyer DE40LF
- 2009 New Flyer DE40LF
- 2008 New Flyer DE40LFA
- 2009 New Flyer DE40LFA
- 2006 New Flyer DE40LFR
- 2007 New Flyer DE40LFR
- 2008 New Flyer DE40LFR
- 2009 New Flyer DE40LFR
- 2010 New Flyer DE40LFR
- 2006 New Flyer DE60LF
- 2008 New Flyer DE60LF
- 2009 New Flyer DE60LF
- 2009 New Flyer DE60LFA
- 2007 New Flyer DE60LFR
- 2008 New Flyer DE60LFR
- 2009 New Flyer DE60LFR
- 2011 New Flyer XDE40
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V591000
- Manufacturer campaign
- R12-040
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Owner letters
- Jan 3, 2013
- Components
- Structure (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology