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Campaign 10V089 Posted March 9, 2010 1,845 units

2004-2009 New Flyer Bus Recall 10V089: Driveshaft Panel

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 3, 2026

Recall 10V089 covers 1,845 2004-2009 New Flyer transit buses with a weak driveshaft access panel. Repair is free at franchised New Flyer dealers.

New Flyer is recalling 1,845 2004-2009 transit buses, including D60LF and D40LF models, under recall 10V089 because the floor access panel above the drive shaft is not strong enough to protect the passenger compartment after a drive shaft failure. If the panel fails to hold, debris can enter the passenger area and cause injury or death; the dealer repair will be free once New Flyer makes it available.

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What's wrong?

The driveshaft on 2004-2009 New Flyer transit buses carries power from the transmission to the drive axle. It spins below the passenger floor while the bus is moving. An inspection panel sits in the floor above the driveshaft so technicians can reach the driveline for inspection or removal.

On affected buses, that inspection panel is the weak point. If the driveshaft fails, the panel is not strong enough to keep foreign matter below the floor. Material from the driveline area can enter the passenger compartment instead of staying contained under the bus.

There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the panel's ability to contain debris after a driveshaft failure, not a light, gauge, or sound the driver can use to confirm the defect.

Who's affected?

Covers C, D, and DE series New Flyer buses from 2004 through 2009, all tied to the driveline.

2004 New Flyer D60LF driveline
2009 New Flyer D40LF driveline
2009 New Flyer D35LFR driveline
2006 New Flyer D60LFA driveline
2009 New Flyer DE35LFA driveline
Units affected1,845

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.

What's the safety risk?

If the drive shaft access panel fails to maintain passenger compartment integrity, occupants can be injured or killed. Confirm whether the bus is included and schedule the recall work soon. Repair will be free at any franchised New Flyer dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2004-2009 New Flyer transit bus is included in this recall.
  2. Contact New Flyer customer service to confirm repair status and next service instructions.
  3. Ask about the free honeycomb-material update that strengthens the driveshaft access panel under the passenger-compartment floor.
  4. Reference recall number 10V089 when you call or schedule service.
  5. Bring any New Flyer owner notice from March 10, 2010, plus maintenance records showing prior driveshaft access-panel work.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a New Flyer technician adds energy absorbing honeycomb material to the underside of the access panel above the drive shaft. That panel sits in the passenger compartment floor and gives access for drive shaft inspection and removal. The added material strengthens the panel so it is better able to block foreign matter if the drive shaft fails. The dealer repair will be free once available. New Flyer began the safety recall on March 10, 2010.

Timeline

March 9, 2010 NHTSA published the recall
March 10, 2010 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V089?

Recall 10V089 covers 1,845 2004-2009 New Flyer transit buses with a drive shaft access panel that lacks enough strength to protect the passenger compartment during a drive shaft failure. New Flyer dealers add energy absorbing honeycomb material under the panel for free.

What should I do if my 2004-2009 New Flyer bus is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V089. If it is, contact a New Flyer dealer or service representative and ask for the drive shaft access panel reinforcement. Reference recall number 10V089 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and New Flyer's remedy says dealers will add energy absorbing honeycomb material to the underside of the access panel free of charge.

What is the safety risk for this New Flyer recall?

The safety risk is passenger injury or death if the drive shaft fails and the access panel fails to keep foreign material out of the passenger compartment. The repair reinforces the underside of that panel so it better protects the passenger area.

When did the New Flyer recall repair start?

The safety recall began on March 10, 2010. If your bus has no repair record, check the VIN, then contact a New Flyer dealer or service representative and reference recall 10V089. New Flyer also listed 204-934-4874 for owner contact.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V089000
New Flyer customer service204-934-4874
NHTSA recall #10V089
NHTSA recall # (full)10V089000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →