2004 NEW FLYER D60LF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 NEW FLYER D60LF
The 2004 NEW FLYER D60LF has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT, INTERIOR LIGHTING. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD for this model year.
Recalls for the 2004 NEW FLYER D60LF
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2004 NEW FLYER D60LF, potentially affecting up to 6,813 vehicles.
Recall 12V591000 — STRUCTURE
| 2,048 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 10V089000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 1,845 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 09V367000 — INTERIOR LIGHTING
| 1,412 vehicles affected
Defect: NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 2002 AND SEPTEMBER 2009 EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
Consequence: A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
Remedy: NEW FLYER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER CUSTOMER SERVICES AT 1-204-934-4876.
View full details →Recall 06V034000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 682 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE SPOT WELDS WHICH HOLD THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP HINGE ASSEMBLY TOGETHER CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE RAMP TO SEPARATE, WHEN DEPLOYED UNDER LOAD, FROM THE BUS FRAME.
Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE RAMP FROM THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO PASSENGERS ON THE RAMP.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD NEW HARDWARE TO THE HINGES WHICH WILL MAKE THE SPOT-WELDING REDUNDANT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 15, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4874.
View full details →Recall 05V116000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 178 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES, A WELD IS MISSING ON THE RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT BRACKETAND THE BRACKET MAY FATIGUE AND FAIL WHILE IN USE.
Consequence: BRACKET FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
View full details →Recall 06V297000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 324 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C9 DIESEL ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS ARE FAILING AND OIL CAN BE DISCHARGED INTO THE EXHAUST AND EXTERNAL TO THE TURBOCHARGER.
Consequence: A FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E047) AND WILL REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-7332, OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876.
View full details →Recall 06V296000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 324 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C9 DIESEL ENGINES, THE INJECTOR O-RING FAILURES CAN RESULT IN OIL BEING DISCHARGED THROUGH THE VALVE COVER.
Consequence: A FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E046) AND WILL REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARTERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-7332, OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 NEW FLYER D60LF
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 NEW FLYER D60LF.
Safety Rating for the 2004 NEW FLYER D60LF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 NEW FLYER D60LF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 NEW FLYER D60LF
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 NEW FLYER D60LF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ITS5358 — EQUIPMENT
Technical Instruction for Exit Door Header Tube Repair Procedure.
ITS5358 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Technical Instruction for Exit Door Header Tube Repair Procedure.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 NEW FLYER D60LF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER D60LF
- 1999 NEW FLYER D60LF — 0 complaints
- 2000 NEW FLYER D60LF — 0 complaints
- 2001 NEW FLYER D60LF — 0 complaints
- 2002 NEW FLYER D60LF — 0 complaints
- 2003 NEW FLYER D60LF — 0 complaints
- 2004 NEW FLYER D60LF (current)
- 2005 NEW FLYER D60LF — 0 complaints
- 2006 NEW FLYER D60LF — 0 complaints
- 2007 NEW FLYER D60LF — 0 complaints
- 2009 NEW FLYER D60LF — 0 complaints
Other NEW FLYER Models
- NEW FLYER XD60 — 5 total complaints
- NEW FLYER D40LF — 4 total complaints
- NEW FLYER XT40 — 3 total complaints
- NEW FLYER D60LFR — 2 total complaints
- NEW FLYER GE40LF — 2 total complaints
- NEW FLYER C40FLR — 1 total complaint
- NEW FLYER C40LF — 1 total complaint
- NEW FLYER XCELSIOR — 1 total complaint