Recall 12V591000: 2006–2009 New Flyer D40LF and 2 other models
- Report received
- Dec 17, 2012
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Potentially affected
- 2,048vehicles
- Model years
- 2006–2009
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2008 New Flyer C40LF0 complaints
- 2009 New Flyer C40LF0 complaints
- 2006 New Flyer D40LF0 complaints
- 2007 New Flyer D40LF0 complaints
- 2008 New Flyer D40LF0 complaints
- 2009 New Flyer D40LF0 complaints
- 2007 New Flyer D60LFR0 complaints
- 2008 New Flyer D60LFR1 complaints
- 2009 New Flyer D60LFR0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.