New Flyer Transit Buses Recalled for Steering Column Weld Defect
New Flyer is recalling 2008 D40LFR and 2009 DE60LFR buses because a mis-located weld on the steering column may cause loss of steering control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering column separation) that could result in loss of steering control and a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
New Flyer of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008 D40LFR and model year 2009 DE60LFR heavy duty low floor transit buses. The recall affects vehicles equipped with TRW IGEN3 intermediate steering columns where the weld securing the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mis-located.
This defect may cause torsional and axial strength to fall below acceptable levels, potentially resulting in the separation of the steering column. This condition could lead to a 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. 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- NEW FLYER DE60LFR, D40LFR
- Brand
- NEW FLYER
- Manufacturer
- NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 42
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- DE60LFR
- D40LFR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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