2006 NEW FLYER D40LFR 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 D40LFR |
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| Manufacturer |
New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Manufactured between |
8/10/2006 - 8/18/2007 |
| 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 D40LFR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
2006 NEW FLYER D40LFR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2006 NEW FLYER D40LFR Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
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