New Flyer D60LF, D40LF +13 more: Power train — driveshaft

Affects New Flyer D60LF, D40LF, D35LFR, D60LFA, DE35LFA, DE60LF, DE60LFR, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE40LF, DE40LFA, DE40LFR, DE60LFA, C40LFR, C35LF · 2004–2009 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

FAILURE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT ACCESS PANEL TO MAINTAIN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INTEGRITY COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational