2007 New Flyer D60LF recalls and problems
The 2007 New Flyer D60LF has 4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any New Flyer dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2007 New Flyer D60LF vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2007 New Flyer D60LF recalls
Recall 17V-130: Suspension
Problem: 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.
Risk: Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Recall 12V-591: Structure
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.
Risk: If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants.
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.
Recall 10V-089: Power Train
Problem: New flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 transit buses. These models have an inspection panel located above the drive shaft in the passenger compartment flooring for easy inspection and removal of the drive shaft. This panel may not be of sufficient strength to prevent foreign matter from entering the passenger compartment in the event of a drive shaft failure.
Risk: Failure of the drive shaft access panel to maintain passenger compartment integrity could result in injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will incorporate an energy absorbing honeycomb material to the underside of the access panel. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on march 10, 2010. Owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.
Recall 09V-367: Interior Lighting
Problem: New flyer is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between may 2002 and september 2009 equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Risk: A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Fix: New flyer will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on october2, 2009. Owners may contact new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4876.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 New Flyer D60LF have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2007 New Flyer D60LF: 17V-130 (suspension), 12V-591 (structure), 10V-089 (power train), 09V-367 (interior lighting). 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.