2009 New Flyer DE60LFA
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2009 New Flyer DE60LFA. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
New flyer IS recalling certain model year 2008 c40lfr, d40lf and de60lf heavy duty transit buses, as well as model year 2009 de60lfa heavy duty transit buses. the passenger assist grab strap handles have experienced multiple failures in the field.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of a passenger assist grab strap handle could result in a passenger falling and being injured.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing passenger assist grab strap handles with an improved product free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin during august 2010. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.
New flyer IS recalling certain model year 2004-2009 transit buses. these models have an inspection panel located above the drive shaft in the passenger compartment flooring for easy inspection and removal of the drive shaft. this panel may not be of sufficient strength to prevent foreign matter from entering the passenger compartment in the event of a…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of the drive shaft access panel to maintain passenger compartment integrity could result in injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will incorporate an energy absorbing honeycomb material to the underside of the access panel. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on march 10, 2010. owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.
New flyer IS recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between may 2002 and september 2009 equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. the connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
Remedy
New flyer will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on october2, 2009. owners may contact new flyer customer services at 1-204-934-4876.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10144750This Service Manual Bulletin Provides Updated Preventive Maintenace Interval for the Crankcase Breather Tube Element on Buses Equipped with a Cummins Diesel ISL 07 or ISL 09 Engine.
- 10128680This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles.
- 10128679This Parts Manual Bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the Kongsberg brake and accelerator assembly on specifically equipped vehicles.
- 10110593Technical Instruction to Rework OK6 Transmission Cooler Wire Harness UV Damage.
- 10110542Technical Instruction to Cover EMP OK6 Rooftop Oil Cooler Fan Harnesses.
- 10110422Technical Instruction to Remove and Replace the Driver's Defroster Controller.
- 10094807Rework existing exhaust tube support bracket for updated cummins egr cooler installation
- 10094022Technical instruction to revise rear panel wiring and programming for allison ess a/c command.
- 10030547New flyer buses: install adapter cup stanchion (nf pn: 379052) onto existing wheelchair barrier and connect to the vertical stanchion. Trim vertical stanchion as required to fit into the cup. This effects specifically equipped models of 2008 de60lf and 2009 de60lfa buses.
- 10030544New flyer buses: to remove and replace emp fans on roof. Models 40FT; 60FT; dsl; elec;
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