NEW FLYER C40LFR 2006: SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V130000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | C40LFR | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-03-10 | 2017-03-01 | 2017-03-03 |
Production Dates: 2006-03-09 - 2008-03-27
Manufacturers Involved: New Flyer of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R17-002
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2357
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
