Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
DE35LFA
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
10V089000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
Effect Of Defect
Failure Of The Drive Shaft Access Panel To Maintain Passenger Compartment Integrity Could Result In Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1845
Date Owners Notified
20100310
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20100309