Transport Canada Recall - 2011287 - NEW FLYER
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Summary
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2009 | NEW FLYER | H40LFR
Issue
On certain buses, the retaining bolts for the gearbox output flange may fatigue and fail. This could allow the driveshaft assembly to separate from the gearbox, which could damage the driveline, the vehicle to which it is attached, and any additional nearby components. Should the driveshaft separate from the vehicle, it could strike another vehicle, stationary object, or a bystander. Also, driveshaft separation would result in lost vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: New Flyer will provide fleet operators with directives to inspect and replace the output flange bolts. The company suggests that these bolts should henceforth be replaced, as a preventative measure, every 3 months or 12,500 km (whichever comes first).
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
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