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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V605000

2008 New Flyer D40lf | 2008 New Flyer De60lf | 2008 New Flyer E40lfr | 2009 New Flyer De60lf — Power train: axle assembly

Published December 7, 2010 · Recall initiated: November 29, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V605000, published December 7, 2010 and initiated November 29, 2010. Recalling firm: New Flyer of America, Inc.; 2008 New Flyer D40lf | 2008 New Flyer De60lf | 2008 New Flyer E40lfr | 2009 New Flyer De60lf — Power train: axle assembly.

What's the hazard

NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES. THE RADIUS ROD BRACKET WHICH ATTACHES THE FRONT AXLE RADIUS RODS TO THE VEHICLE FRAME MAY BE MISSING TWO OF THE FOUR REQUIRED WELDS.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RADIUS ROD BRACKETS AND WILL BE REPLACED WITH CERTIFIED PRODUCT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4876.

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Recall details

Brand
NEW FLYER
Model
D40LF
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Lot
2008 NEW FLYER D40LF | 2008 NEW FLYER DE60LF | 2008 NEW FLYER E40LFR | 2009 NEW FLYER DE60LF
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 New Flyer D40lf | 2008 New Flyer De60lf | 2008 New Flyer E40lfr | 2009 New Flyer De60lf — Power train: axle assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V605000 on December 7, 2010. Reported hazard: NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES. THE RADIUS ROD BRACKET WHICH ATTACHES THE FRONT AXLE RADIUS RODS TO THE VEHICLE FRAME MAY BE MISSING TWO OF THE FOUR REQUIRED WELDS.

What should I do if I have this product?

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RADIUS ROD BRACKETS AND WILL BE REPLACED WITH CERTIFIED PRODUCT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4876.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NEW FLYER. Model: D40LF.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)