NHTSA Recall 17V130000: Suspension: front
New Flyer Industries Ltd. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,357 vehicles. It affects 16 models including the New Flyer C35LF.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V130000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R17-002 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT |
| Report received | March 1, 2017 |
| Owner notification | March 10, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Notes
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 17V130000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New Flyer C35LF | 2006, 2007 |
| New Flyer C40LF | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| New Flyer C40LFR | 2006, 2007 |
| New Flyer D35LF | 2006, 2007 |
| New Flyer D35LFR | 2007 |
| New Flyer D40LF | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| New Flyer D40LFR | 2006, 2007 |
| New Flyer D60LF | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| New Flyer D60LFR | 2006, 2007 |
| New Flyer DE40LF | 2006, 2007 |
| New Flyer DE40LFR | 2006, 2007 |
| New Flyer DE60LF | 2006 |
| New Flyer DE60LFA | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| New Flyer DE60LFR | 2007 |
| New Flyer GE40LF | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| New Flyer L40LF | 2006 |
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.