Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
DE60LFR
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
12V591000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
If Debris Resulting From Drive Shaft Failure Enters The Passenger Compartment, It May Result In Injury To The Bus Occupants.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2048
Date Owners Notified
20130103
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20121217
Make Campaign Number
R12-040