2006 New Flyer DE60LFA recalls

NHTSA lists 3 model-level recall records for this year, make, and model. These records may apply to your vehicle; confirm your specific VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Recall records

Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Diesel08/08/200606V297000

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C9 DIESEL ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSORS ARE FAILING AND OIL CAN BE DISCHARGED INTO THE EXHAUST AND EXTERNAL TO THE TURBOCHARGER.

Consequence

A FIRE CAN OCCUR.

Remedy

CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E047) AND WILL REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-7332, OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876.

CUSTOMERS 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.

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Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Diesel08/01/200606V296000

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C9 DIESEL ENGINES, THE INJECTOR O-RING FAILURES CAN RESULT IN OIL BEING DISCHARGED THROUGH THE VALVE COVER.

Consequence

A FIRE CAN OCCUR.

Remedy

CATERPILLAR IS CONDUCTING THIS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E046) AND WILL REPAIR THE ENGINES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARTERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-7332, OR NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4876.

CUSTOMERS 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.

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Suspension: Front03/01/201717V130000

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.

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.

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.

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