NHTSA vehicle safety data

2006 New Flyer GE40LF Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2006 New Flyer GE40LF has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized New Flyer dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 New Flyer GE40LF. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

SUSPENSION:FRONT

NHTSA #17V130000

Reported March 1, 2017 · New Flyer Industries Ltd.

Potentially affected: 2,357 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Failure of the front axle beam can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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