Recall 17V130000: 2005–2007 New Flyer C40LF and 3 other models
- Report received
- Mar 1, 2017
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Potentially affected
- 2,357vehicles
- Model years
- 2005–2007
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 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.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2005 New Flyer C40LF0 complaints
- 2006 New Flyer C40LF0 complaints
- 2007 New Flyer C40LF0 complaints
- 2005 New Flyer D40LF0 complaints
- 2006 New Flyer D40LF0 complaints
- 2007 New Flyer D40LF0 complaints
- 2006 New Flyer D60LFR0 complaints
- 2007 New Flyer D60LFR0 complaints
- 2005 New Flyer GE40LF0 complaints
- 2006 New Flyer GE40LF0 complaints
- 2007 New Flyer GE40LF0 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.