New Flyer DE40LFR, DE40LFA +14 more: Structure

Affects New Flyer DE40LFR, DE40LFA, D40LFR, D60LF, D60LFR, DE60LFR, DE60LFA, DE40LF, DE60LF, D40LF, DE35LFA, D60LFA, D35LFR, C40LFR, C35LF, XDE40 · 2004–2011 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants.

What to do

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.

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