NHTSA Recall 12V591000: Structure
New Flyer Industries Ltd. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,048 vehicles. It affects 16 models including the New Flyer C35LF.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V591000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R12-040 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | December 17, 2012 |
| Owner notification | January 3, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 driveshaft failure may enter the passenger compartment through the panel.
Safety 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.
Notes
New Flyer's campaign recall number is R12-040.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V591000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New Flyer C35LF | 2009 |
| New Flyer C40LFR | 2008, 2009 |
| New Flyer D35LFR | 2009 |
| New Flyer D40LF | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| New Flyer D40LFR | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| New Flyer D60LF | 2004, 2007, 2009 |
| New Flyer D60LFA | 2006 |
| New Flyer D60LFR | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| New Flyer DE35LFA | 2009 |
| New Flyer DE40LF | 2006, 2009 |
| New Flyer DE40LFA | 2008, 2009 |
| New Flyer DE40LFR | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| New Flyer DE60LF | 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009 |
| New Flyer DE60LFA | 2009 |
| New Flyer DE60LFR | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| New Flyer XDE40 | 2011 |
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.