The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V605000·Announced 2010-11-29

New Flyer Transit Buses Recalled for Missing Axle Welds

New Flyer is recalling 522 heavy-duty transit buses from model years 2008-2009 because front axle radius rod brackets may be missing required welds, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing welds on axle brackets) that can lead to restricted steering and vehicle crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

New Flyer Industries Ltd is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 heavy-duty transit buses, specifically the D40LF, DE60LF, and E40LFR models. The recall affects 522 vehicles in total.

The defect involves the radius rod bracket, which attaches the front axle radius rods to the vehicle frame. This bracket may be missing two of the four required welds. If the bracket assembly fails, it may result in restricted steering capability, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash, injury, or death.

Dealers will inspect the radius rod brackets and replace them with certified product free of charge. The safety recall began on December 13, 2010. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-934-4876 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NEW FLYER D40LF, DE60LF, E40LFR
Brand
NEW FLYER
Manufacturer
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
522

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 (3)

  • D40LF
  • DE60LF
  • E40LFR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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