New Flyer Ge40lf recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 1, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

New Flyer of America, Inc. recalls 2005–2007 New Flyer — 16 models

Recall number

17V130000

Brand / firm

New Flyer

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,357 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.