NEW FLYER 2009 NEW FLYER DE60LFR Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2009 NEW FLYER DE60LFR
Brand
NEW FLYER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2009
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. is recalling certain 2009 NEW FLYER DE60LFR vehicles due to steering:column issues. MIS-LOCATED WELDS MAY RESULT IN TORSIONAL AND AXIAL STRENGTH FALLING BELOW ACCEPTABLE LEVELS. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERIN.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 D40LFR AND MODEL YEAR 2009 DE60LFR HEAVY DUTY LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TRW IGEN3 INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMNS. THE WELD AROUND THE IGEN3 STEERING SHAFT TUBE THAT SECURES THE SPLINE TUBE TO THE INTERMEDIATE TUBE MAY BE MIS-LOCATED.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
MIS-LOCATED WELDS MAY RESULT IN TORSIONAL AND AXIAL STRENGTH FALLING BELOW ACCEPTABLE LEVELS. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2010. TRW IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN PLEASE SEE TRW'S DEFECT REPORT 10E-026. THE CORRECTIVE ACTION INVOLVES INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING COLUMNS IF FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRW AT 765-429-1768 OR NEW FLYER CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 204-934-4876.
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