This defect involves a public transit bus manufactured by new flyer. The defect is related to bolts breaking in the turn-table area. This could result in the rear of the bus becoming disconnected from the front of the bus. This problem was retrofitted by the manufacturer about 1 year ago and is being retrofitted again currently.
The worst 2008 New Flyer D60LFR problems
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Recalls 3
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
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- New flyer is recalling 1,001 my 2004-2007 d40lf, my 2005 d40lfr, and my 2007-2008 d60lfr transit buses equipped with ce niehoff c701a or c703a alternators. Failure of the forward alternator bearing may result in a drop and seizure of the rotating alternator shaft and pulley. Once the pulley is stationary, the alternator drive belt continues to pass over the pulley creating high quantities of belt dust.
- Risk
- Due to the very high internal temperatures created at the bearing during shaft seizure, the belt dust may ignite, resulting in an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- To increase the potential longevity of the alternator bearings, dealers will incorporate a lower tension belt tensioner and a narrower belt. To prevent thermal ignition in the event of a bearing failure, a lighter duty, narrower belt will shred rather than continue to run over the stationary pulley. The recall began on november 17, 2008. Owners may contact new flyer at 1‑204‑934‑4803.
Recall number 08V586000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 New Flyer D60LFR 4
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...
- Rework existing exhaust tube support bracket for updated cummins EGR cooler installation
What 2008 New Flyer D60LFR owners say
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Questions about the 2008 New Flyer D60LFR
Is the 2008 New Flyer D60LFR reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 New Flyer D60LFR, close to a typical D60LFR model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 New Flyer D60LFR?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2008 New Flyer D60LFR have?
3 recalls, covering structure, power train and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2008 New Flyer D60LFR body?
Yes, 1 recall: 12V591000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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