2006 NEW FLYER DE60LFA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 NEW FLYER DE60LFA
The 2006 NEW FLYER DE60LFA has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL.
Recalls for the 2006 NEW FLYER DE60LFA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2006 NEW FLYER DE60LFA, potentially affecting up to 3,005 vehicles.
Recall 17V130000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
| 2,357 vehicles affected
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2006 L40LFand DE60LF transit buses, 2006-2007 C35LF, C40LFR, D35LF, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE40LF and DE40LFR transit buses, and 2005-2007 C40LF, D40LF, D60LF, DE60LFA, GE40LF, 2007 D35LFR, and DE60LFR transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with MAN V8-65L axle beams that may have cracks on the upper and/or lower surface, which, over time...
Consequence: Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams and determine a repair, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number...
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 2006 NEW FLYER DE60LFA
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 NEW FLYER DE60LFA.
Safety Rating for the 2006 NEW FLYER DE60LFA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 NEW FLYER DE60LFA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 NEW FLYER DE60LFA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 NEW FLYER DE60LFA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER DE60LFA
- 2005 NEW FLYER DE60LFA — 0 complaints
- 2006 NEW FLYER DE60LFA (current)
- 2007 NEW FLYER DE60LFA — 0 complaints
- 2009 NEW FLYER DE60LFA — 0 complaints
- 2010 NEW FLYER DE60LFA — 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