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Safety Recalls of New Flyer D60 Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the New Flyer D60. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the New Flyer D60.

NHTSA Recall #: 99V242002; Oct. 25, 1999

This could allow a mobility aid to roll off of the lift platform injuring its occupant. Lift-u will replace the soft seat check valves.

Recalled Vehicles: 1998 New Flyer D40, 1999 New Flyer D40, 1998 New Flyer D60, 1999 New Flyer D60

Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Recall Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses. Failure of a soft seat check valve in wheelchair lifts provided by lift-u, may allow the front and rear platform barriers to return to a horizontal position from the vertical position they are supposed to be locked in. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 98V137000; Jun. 23, 1998

This can reduce rear brake contribution during a stop increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1996 New Flyer D60

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS

Recall Summary: Vehicle description: articulated transit buses. Under extreme brake applications, the slack adjuster yoke in the rear brakes can come in contact with the alxe mounting hardware. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 01V059002; May. 3, 2001

If one or more of the affected brake rollers fracture, proper brake application could be compromised, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2000 New Flyer D60

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Recall Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with arvinmeritor "w-series" air-actuated brake cam rollers. These rollers were installed as original equipment and also sold as replacement parts. The affected brake rollers may fracture if subjected to high application loadings. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 01V033006; Apr. 30, 2001

Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 1998 New Flyer C35lf, 1999 New Flyer C35lf, 2000 New Flyer C35lf, 1998 New Flyer C40lf, 1999 New Flyer C40lf, 2000 New Flyer C40lf, 1998 New Flyer D30lf, 1999 New Flyer D30lf, 2000 New Flyer D30lf, 1998 New Flyer D35lf, 1999 New Flyer D35lf, 2000 New Flyer D35lf, 1998 New Flyer D40lf, 1999 New Flyer D40lf, 2000 New Flyer D40lf, 1998 New Flyer D60, 1999 New Flyer D60, 2000 New Flyer D60, 1998 New Flyer D60lf, 1999 New Flyer D60lf, 2000 New Flyer D60lf

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

Recall Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of New Flyer D60 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
May. 3, 2001	Air Brake	147
Apr. 30, 2001	Electrical System:battery	2,100
Oct. 25, 1999	Unknown Or Other	174
Jun. 23, 1998	Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters	30

Table 2. Recall Statistics of New Flyer D60 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
2000 New Flyer D60	2
1999 New Flyer D60	2
1998 New Flyer D60	2
1996 New Flyer D60	1