2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Posted on: 2011-08-11
Description
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 heavy duty transit buses. The three retaining bolts for the output flange on the ise propulsion system are subject to fatigue failure. Failure of the three bolts retaining the output flange to the combination gear box on the ise propulsion system could result in a separation of a portion of the driveshaft, with the output flange attached, from the vehicle.
Consequence
Separation of the driveshaft and output flange from the vehicle creates the potential for bodily injury of bystanders and/or property damage.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the drive line components and replace the output flange bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2011. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.
Notes
New flyer's safety recall number is r11-017.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - 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.