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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 12V591📅 Dec 18, 2012

2006–2010 New Flyer DE40LFR & 2006–2009 New Flyer D40LF + 14 more recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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 through the panel.

💥 The risk

If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
12V591000
Manufacturer recall #
R12-040
Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Vehicles affected
2,048
Component
STRUCTURE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 3, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
New Flyer's campaign recall number is R12-040.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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 12V591 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 12V591?

2006–2010 New Flyer DE40LFR & 2006–2009 New Flyer D40LF + 14 more. 2,048 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized New Flyer dealer to book the free repair.