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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 17V130📅 Mar 3, 2017

2005–2007 New Flyer C40LF & 2005–2007 New Flyer D40LF + 14 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
17V130000
Manufacturer recall #
R17-002
Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Vehicles affected
2,357
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 10, 2017
Built
Jun 17, 2005 – Aug 23, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 17V130 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 17V130?

2005–2007 New Flyer C40LF & 2005–2007 New Flyer D40LF + 14 more. 2,357 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.