NHTSA Recall 11V407000: Driveshaft (power train)
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 247 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the New Flyer D40LF.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V407000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R11-017 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT |
| Report received | August 5, 2011 |
| Owner notification | August 18, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 heavy duty transit buses. The three retaining bolts for the output flange on the ise propulsion system are subject to fatigue failure. Failure of the three bolts retaining the output flange to the combination gear box on the ise propulsion system could result in a separation of a portion of the driveshaft, with the output flange attached, from the vehicle.
Safety risk
Separation of the driveshaft and output flange from the vehicle creates the potential for bodily injury of bystanders and/or property damage.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the drive line components and replace the output flange bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2011. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.
Notes
New flyer's safety recall number is r11-017.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V407000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New Flyer D40LF | 2007 |
| New Flyer GE35LFR | 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| New Flyer GE40LF | 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010 |
| New Flyer GE40LFA | 2008 |
| New Flyer GE40LFR | 2008, 2009 |
| New Flyer H40LFR | 2007 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.