2006 New Flyer De60lfa problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:front 2017-03-01 · campaign 17V130000 · 2,357 vehicles
Defect: New Flyer Industries Ltd (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2006 L40LFand DE60LF transit buses, 2006-2007 C35LF, C40LFR, D35LF, D40LFR, D60LFR, DE40LF and DE40LFR transit buses, and 2005-2007 C40LF, D40LF, D60LF, DE60LFA, GE40LF, 2007 D35LFR, and DE60LFR transit buses. These vehicles are equipped with MAN V8-65L axle beams that may have cracks on the upper and/or lower surface, which, over time can cause the axle beam to fail.
Risk: Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams and determine a repair, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2017. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R17-002.
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2018-08-17 · SMB180 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service manual bulletin provides updated preventive maintenace interval for the crankcase breather tube element on buses equipped with a cummins diesel isl 07 or isl 09 engine.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2018-01-05 · SMB178 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service manual bulletin provides new oem (kongsberg) pm inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles.
Equipment 2018-01-05 · PMB049 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this parts manual bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the kongsberg brake and accelerator assembly on specifically equipped vehicles.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 2016-08-31 · TSIB1601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rework existing exhaust tube support bracket for updated cummins egr cooler installation
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.