2008 New Flyer D40LF, 2008–2009 New Flyer DE60LF, 2008 New Flyer E40LFR Recall: Power Train
NHTSA campaign 10V605000 · Power Train · filed Nov 29, 2010 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES. THE RADIUS ROD BRACKET WHICH ATTACHES THE FRONT AXLE RADIUS RODS TO THE VEHICLE FRAME MAY BE MISSING TWO OF THE FOUR REQUIRED WELDS.
The risk
FAILURE OF A RADIUS ROD BRACKET ASSEMBLY MAY RESULT IN RESTRICTED STEERING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR RADIUS ROD BRACKETS AND WILL BE REPLACED WITH CERTIFIED PRODUCT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4876.
NEW FLYER SAFETY RECALL NO. R10-028.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Affected vehicles
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- 2007 New Flyer D40LF and 5 other models — Power Train
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 10V605000 (manufacturer number R10-028). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.