Recall 12V591000 — STRUCTURE Defect in 2004-2011 NEW FLYER DE40LFR
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,048 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V591000 |
| Manufacturer | New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,048 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2004 NEW FLYER DE60LF, 2004 NEW FLYER D60LF, 2006 NEW FLYER D60LFA, 2006 NEW FLYER DE60LF, 2006 NEW FLYER D40LF, 2006 NEW FLYER DE40LF, 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 DE60LFR, 2008 NEW FLYER DE40LFA, 2008 NEW FLYER D40LFR, 2008 NEW FLYER D60LFR, 2008 NEW FLYER DE40LFR, 2008 NEW FLYER D40LF, 2008 NEW FLYER DE60LFR, 2008 NEW FLYER DE60LF, 2008 NEW FLYER C40LFR, 2009 NEW FLYER DE40LFR, 2009 NEW FLYER D40LFR, 2009 NEW FLYER D60LF, 2009 NEW FLYER D60LFR, 2009 NEW FLYER DE60LFR, 2009 NEW FLYER DE60LFA, 2009 NEW FLYER DE40LF, 2009 NEW FLYER DE40LFA, 2009 NEW FLYER D40LF, 2009 NEW FLYER DE35LFA, 2009 NEW FLYER D35LFR, 2009 NEW FLYER C35LF, 2009 NEW FLYER C40LFR, 2009 NEW FLYER DE60LF, 2010 NEW FLYER DE40LFR, 2011 NEW FLYER XDE40
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants.
Remedy
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.
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