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2008 New Flyer D60LFRProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 New Flyer D60LFR, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 17, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 New Flyer D60LFR has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2008 New Flyer D60LFR recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Structure

Recall 12V-591 · Dec 17, 2012 · 2,048 vehicles

Risk. If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 10V-089 · Mar 9, 2010 · 1,845 vehicles

Risk. FAILURE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT ACCESS PANEL TO MAINTAIN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INTEGRITY COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 08V-586 · Nov 7, 2008 · 1,001 vehicles

Risk. DUE TO THE VERY HIGH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES CREATED AT THE BEARING DURING SHAFT SEIZURE, THE BELT DUST MAY IGNITE, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with New Flyer.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other D60LFR year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the D60LFR median. How we score

'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What D60LFR owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THIS DEFECT INVOLVES A PUBLIC TRANSIT BUS MANUFACTURED BY NEW FLYER. THE DEFECT IS RELATED TO BOLTS BREAKING IN THE TURN-TABLE AREA. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE REAR OF THE BUS BECOMING DISCONNECTED FROM THE FRONT OF THE BUS. THIS PROBLEM WAS RETROFITTED BY THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO AND IS…
Complaint 10277088 · Jul 17, 2009

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