2006 NEW FLYER C40LFR RECALL - #17V130000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT
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 can cause the axle beam to fail.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2006 NEW FLYER C40LFR |
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| Manufacturer |
New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Manufactured between |
3/9/2006 - 3/27/2008 |
| Recalled on |
3/3/2017 |
| Influenced by |
New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/10/2017 |
| # Affected |
2,357 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT |
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| Description |
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 can cause the axle beam to fail. |
| Consequences |
Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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 for this recall is R17-002. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2006 NEW FLYER C40LFR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
2006 NEW FLYER C40LFR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2006 NEW FLYER C40LFR Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
2006 NEW FLYER C40LFR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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