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SevereNHTSA·17V130000·Announced 2017-03-01

New Flyer Transit Buses Recalled for Front Axle Beam Cracks

New Flyer is recalling 2,357 transit buses from 2005-2007 because front axle beams may crack and fail, risking loss of vehicle control.

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 (front axle beam failure) that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

New Flyer Industries Ltd. is recalling 2,357 specific models of transit buses manufactured between 2005 and 2007. The affected vehicles include the GE40LF, D60LFR, D60LF, C35LF, L40LF, C40LF, DE40LF, DE60LFR, DE40LFR, DE60LFA, D35LFR, D35LF, D40LFR, C40LFR, D40LF, and DE60LF models.

The recall is due to a defect in the MAN V8-65L front axle beams, which may develop cracks on the upper and/or lower surfaces. Over time, these cracks can cause the axle beam to fail. A failure of the front axle beam can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall began on March 10, 2017. New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams and perform necessary repairs free of charge. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NEW FLYER GE40LF, D60LFR, D60LF, C35LF
Brand
NEW FLYER
Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
2,357

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 (16)

  • GE40LF
  • D60LFR
  • D60LF
  • C35LF
  • L40LF
  • C40LF
  • DE40LF
  • DE60LFR
  • DE40LFR
  • DE60LFA
  • D35LFR
  • D35LF
  • D40LFR
  • C40LFR
  • D40LF
  • DE60LF

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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