Recall 10V089000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Defect in 2004-2009 NEW FLYER D60LF
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,845 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V089000 |
| Manufacturer | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,845 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2004 NEW FLYER D60LF, 2004 NEW FLYER DE60LF, 2005 NEW FLYER DE60LFA, 2006 NEW FLYER D60LFA, 2006 NEW FLYER DE60LF, 2006 NEW FLYER D40LF, 2006 NEW FLYER DE40LFR, 2007 NEW FLYER D40LF, 2007 NEW FLYER D40LFR, 2007 NEW FLYER D60LFR, 2007 NEW FLYER D60LF, 2007 NEW FLYER DE40LFR, 2007 NEW FLYER DE60LFA, 2007 NEW FLYER DE60LFR, 2008 NEW FLYER DE60LF, 2008 NEW FLYER DE60LFR, 2008 NEW FLYER D40LF, 2008 NEW FLYER D40LFR, 2008 NEW FLYER D60LFR, 2008 NEW FLYER DE40LFR, 2008 NEW FLYER C40LFR, 2009 NEW FLYER D40LF, 2009 NEW FLYER D35LFR, 2009 NEW FLYER DE35LFA, 2009 NEW FLYER D60LFA, 2009 NEW FLYER D40LFR, 2009 NEW FLYER D60LF, 2009 NEW FLYER D60LFR, 2009 NEW FLYER DE40LF, 2009 NEW FLYER DE40LFA, 2009 NEW FLYER DE40LFR, 2009 NEW FLYER DE60LFA, 2009 NEW FLYER DE60LFR, 2009 NEW FLYER C35LF, 2009 NEW FLYER C40LFR, 2009 NEW FLYER DE60LF
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
FAILURE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT ACCESS PANEL TO MAINTAIN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INTEGRITY COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
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.
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