New Flyer D60lf — Structure
High risk
Mar 1, 2017
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, the front axle beams could crack. Over time, these cracks could extend the length of the axle beam, creating the potential for an axle beam failure. If the fro
Also affects: New Flyer C40lfr, New Flyer D40lf, New Flyer D40lfr, New Flyer D60lfr, New Flyer De40lf
New Flyer D60lf — Other
High risk
Jul 19, 2010
Model years: 2008
On certain buses, the plastic clamp of the assist/grab straps could fail, which may result in passenger injury. Correction: New Flyer will supply operating fleets with replacement
Also affects: New Flyer D40lfr, New Flyer D40lf, New Flyer De40lfr
New Flyer D60lf — Other
High risk
Sep 25, 2009
Model years: 2003, 2006, 2008
On certain buses, the LED sign, mounted to the side of the bus to display destination message, could suffer electronic circuit board corrosion. This could cause an electrical short
Also affects: New Flyer D40i, New Flyer D40lf, New Flyer D40lfr, New Flyer De40lf, New Flyer De40lfr
New Flyer D60lf — Label
High risk
Jul 21, 2006
Model years: 1993
On certain buses, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) has an incorrect character in the 9th position. This character is a check digit and is calculated depending upon the remai
Also affects: New Flyer D40hf, New Flyer D40lf, New Flyer D60hf
New Flyer D60lf — Suspension
High risk
Mar 22, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain transit buses, a weld was omitted from the front axle radius rod brackets during assembly. This missing weld decreases expected service life of the brackets and may even
Also affects: New Flyer D40lf, New Flyer De40lf
New Flyer D60lf — Engine
High risk
Mar 9, 2005
Model years: 1998, 1999
On certain buses equipped with Detroit Diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail, allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system. This can result in an engine compa
Also affects: New Flyer C35lf, New Flyer C40lf, New Flyer D60hf
New Flyer D60lf — Steering
High risk
May 13, 2003
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, the front axle beam may have been omitted from inspection through a Magnaflux operation before final assembly and could contain cracks. These beams could exhib
Also affects: New Flyer C40lf, New Flyer D40lf
New Flyer D60lf — Structure
High risk
Feb 14, 2002
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles the doors supplied by Vapor Corp. of Niles IL, may experience a separation of the door skin from the door frame. Separation or delamination of the door skin may
Also affects: New Flyer C35lf, New Flyer C40lf, New Flyer D30lf, New Flyer D35lf, New Flyer D40lf
New Flyer D60lf — Suspension
High risk
May 3, 2001
Model years: 1997, 1998
Certain Transit buses could have a casting defect in the left side spring tower which could fail and cause a sudden shift in the front axle. This could lead to loss of control of t
Also affects: New Flyer C40lf, New Flyer D40lf
New Flyer D60lf — Accessories
High risk
Mar 31, 2001
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000
Certain buses equipped with Vanner 60 Series Battery Equalizers manufactured between November 25, 1998, and July 21,2000. The equalizers built in this time frame could possible hav
Also affects: New Flyer D30lf, New Flyer D60, New Flyer D35lf, New Flyer D40lf, New Flyer C35lf
New Flyer D60lf — Suspension
High risk
Sep 28, 2000
Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles, the front axle spring tower bolts may not have been installed to the correct assembly torque specification. Incorrect torque may lead to a shorter bolt fatigue
Also affects: New Flyer D40lf
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