The worst 2004 New Flyer D60LF problems
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Recalls 7
Structure
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 12V591000 · Recall details
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- New flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 transit buses. These models have an inspection panel located above the drive shaft in the passenger compartment flooring for easy inspection and removal of the drive shaft. This panel may not be of sufficient strength to prevent foreign matter from entering the passenger compartment in the event of a drive shaft failure.
- Risk
- Failure of the drive shaft access panel to maintain passenger compartment integrity could result in injury or death.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 10V089000 · Recall details
Interior lighting
- What is wrong
- New flyer is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between may 2002 and september 2009 equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
- Risk
- A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and fire.
- Remedy
- New flyer will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on october2, 2009. Owners may contact new flyer customer services at 1‑204‑934‑4876.
Recall number 09V367000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- On certain transit buses equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines, the turbocharger compressors are failing and oil can be discharged into the exhaust and external to the turbocharger.
- Risk
- A fire can occur.
- Remedy
- Caterpillar is conducting this recall (please see 06e047) and will repair the engines free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1‑800‑447‑7332, or new flyer at 204‑934‑4876.
Recall number 06V297000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- On certain transit buses equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines, the injector o-ring failures can result in oil being discharged through the valve cover.
- Risk
- A fire can occur.
- Remedy
- Caterpillar is conducting this recall (please see 06e046) and will repair the engines free of charge. Owners may contact carterpillar at 1‑800‑447‑7332, or new flyer at 204‑934‑4876.
Recall number 06V296000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- On certain transit buses, the spot welds which hold the wheelchair ramp hinge assembly together can fail allowing the ramp to separate, when deployed under load, from the bus frame.
- Risk
- Separation of the ramp from the vehicle could result in injury to passengers on the ramp.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add new hardware to the hinges which will make the spot-welding redundant. The recall began on february 15, 2006. Owners may contact new flyer at 1‑204‑934‑4874.
Recall number 06V034000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain transit buses equipped with meritor front axle assemblies, a weld is missing on the radius rod attachment bracketand the bracket may fatigue and fail while in use.
- Risk
- Bracket failure could result in a crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brackets free of charge. The recall began on april 6, 2005. Owners may contact new flyer at 204‑934‑4874.
Recall number 05V116000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 New Flyer D60LF 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This Service Manual Bulletin Provides Updated Preventive Maintenace Interval for the Crankcase Breather...
- This Parts Manual Bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the Kongsberg...
- This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation...
- Technical Instruction for Exit Door Header Tube Repair Procedure.
- Technical Instruction to Remove and Replace the Driver's Defroster Controller.
- New flyer: install alternator support bracket
- Subject regarding modification of fan drive system to prevent oil cooler failures for 60FT dsl
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Questions about the 2004 New Flyer D60LF
Is the 2004 New Flyer D60LF reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2004 New Flyer D60LF.
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How many recalls does the 2004 New Flyer D60LF have?
7 recalls, covering structure, power train and interior lighting.
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