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- SUSPENSION:FRONT
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain transit buses have MAN V8-65L front axle beams that may develop cracks on their upper and/or lower surfaces. Over time, these cracks can cause the front axle beam to fail.
If the front axle beam fails, the vehicle can lose control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this safety risk and act promptly on the notice they receive from the manufacturer.
The manufacturer, New Flyer, will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the axle beams and perform any necessary repair at no cost to you. For questions, contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706, referencing recall number R17-002. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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