Recall 10V313 affects 42 2008-2009 New Flyer DE60LFR and D40LFR buses for steering-column weld defects. Repair is free at any franchised New Flyer dealer.
New Flyer is recalling 42 2008-2009 DE60LFR and D40LFR transit buses equipped with TRW IGEN3 intermediate steering columns because a weld around the steering shaft tube was mis-located. If the column separates, the bus can lose steering control and crash without warning; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The steering column on the 2008-2009 New Flyer DE60LFR and D40LFR buses is the shaft assembly that carries the driver's steering input from the steering wheel toward the steering gear. In this recall, the affected part is the TRW IGEN3 intermediate steering column. Its welded shaft tube joins the spline tube to the intermediate tube, so that joint has to stay aligned and secure every time the bus is steered.
On affected buses, the weld around the IGEN3 steering shaft tube is in the wrong location. That weld is supposed to secure the spline tube to the intermediate tube. When the weld is mis-located, the connection is not held the way it was designed to be held, and steering input is no longer passing through a properly secured joint.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver should not expect a noise, light, or steering feel change to show up first.
Who's affected?
The DE60LFR and D40LFR are separate bus lines, but this recall names the steering column for both.
| 2009 New Flyer DE60LFR | steering column |
|---|---|
| 2008 New Flyer D40LFR | steering column |
| Units affected | 42 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Welds in the wrong location can leave the steering column below required strength. If the column separates, the driver can lose steering control and crash without warning. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule inspection promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised New Flyer dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2009 New Flyer DE60LFR or D40LFR bus is included in this recall.
- Contact New Flyer customer service for current repair instructions before scheduling service.
- Keep the bus out of service until New Flyer or TRW inspects the IGEN3 intermediate steering column for the weld defect tied to loss of steering control.
- Schedule the free steering-column inspection and replacement if the column is found defective.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 10V313 when you call.
What happens at the repair
New Flyer's remedy calls for a New Flyer technician to inspect the TRW IGEN3 intermediate steering column. The technician checks the steering shaft tube weld and replaces the steering column if it is defective. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. New Flyer also lists TRW as handling the remedy support for this campaign, so the service desk can coordinate the column inspection and replacement path tied to campaign 10V313.
Timeline
| July 5, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 2, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V313?
Recall 10V313 covers 42 2008-2009 New Flyer DE60LFR and D40LFR transit buses equipped with TRW IGen3 intermediate steering columns. A mis-located weld can weaken the steering shaft tube, leading to steering column separation, loss of steering control, and crash risk without warning.
What should I do if my 2008-2009 New Flyer DE60LFR or D40LFR is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V313. If it is, contact New Flyer customer service or TRW to arrange inspection of the steering column. Defective steering columns are replaced free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to perform the recall remedy at no cost. For recall 10V313, the remedy is inspection of the TRW IGen3 intermediate steering column and replacement if the column is defective, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of steering control. New Flyer's filing says the mis-located weld can reduce torsional and axial strength below acceptable levels, which can let the steering column separate and raise crash risk.
What warning signs should I watch for?
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall filing describes steering column separation, loss of steering control, and crash risk without warning, so the VIN check and steering-column inspection are the practical ways to confirm and resolve the issue.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V313000 |
|---|---|
| New Flyer customer service | 765-429-1768 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V313 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V313000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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 →