NEW FLYER 2009 NEW FLYER DE40LFR Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2009 NEW FLYER DE40LFR
Brand
NEW FLYER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2009
New Flyer Industries Ltd. is recalling certain 2009 NEW FLYER DE40LFR vehicles due to structure issues. If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026