Recall 12V-591: 2009 New Flyer C35LF, 2008–2009 New Flyer C40LFR and 14 more
New Flyer Industries Ltd. recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Dec 17, 2012, covering about 2,048 vehicles.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V591000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| New Flyer C35LF | 2009 | All years |
| New Flyer C40LFR | 2008, 2009 | All years |
| New Flyer D35LFR | 2009 | All years |
| New Flyer D40LF | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| New Flyer D40LFR | 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| New Flyer D60LF | 2004, 2007, 2009 | All years |
| New Flyer D60LFA | 2006 | All years |
| New Flyer D60LFR | 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| New Flyer DE35LFA | 2009 | All years |
| New Flyer DE40LF | 2006, 2009 | All years |
| New Flyer DE40LFA | 2008, 2009 | All years |
| New Flyer DE40LFR | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| New Flyer DE60LF | 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| New Flyer DE60LFA | 2009 | All years |
| New Flyer DE60LFR | 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| New Flyer XDE40 | 2011 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V-591?
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.
How is recall 12V-591 fixed?
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 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.