Recalls for 2007 New Flyer De40lf

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT

Posted on: 2017-03-03
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

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.