2000 New Flyer D60 recalls and problems
The 2000 New Flyer D60 has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any New Flyer dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 New Flyer D60 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 New Flyer D60 recalls
Recall 01V-059: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with arvinmeritor "w-series" air-actuated brake cam rollers. These rollers were installed as original equipment and also sold as replacement parts. The affected brake rollers may fracture if subjected to high application loadings.
Risk: If one or more of the affected brake rollers fracture, proper brake application could be compromised, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect brake rollers and replace them if necessary. Owner notification began may 31, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8181.
Recall 01V-033: Electrical System
Problem: Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
Risk: Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced by vanner. New flyer is conducting the owner notification for this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact vanner at 1-800-227-6937 or new flyer at 1-204-982-8413.
Other New Flyer D60 years
No other model years have data.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 New Flyer D60 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 New Flyer D60: 01V-059 (service brakes, air), 01V-033 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are New Flyer recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized New Flyer dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.