Recall 10V605 affects 522 2008-2009 New Flyer D40LF, DE60LF, and E40LFR buses for missing radius-rod-bracket welds. Repair is free at any franchised New Flyer dealer.
New Flyer is recalling 522 2008-2009 D40LF, DE60LF, and E40LFR transit buses because the radius rod bracket that secures the front axle radius rods to the frame can be missing required welds. A bracket failure can restrict steering and increase the risk of a crash, injury, or death; the New Flyer dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The radius rod bracket on these 2008-2009 New Flyer D40LF, DE60LF, and E40LFR transit buses is part of the front axle mounting system. The radius rods help hold the front axle in position relative to the vehicle frame, so the axle stays properly located as the bus brakes, turns, and carries passenger load.
On affected buses, the bracket that attaches the front axle radius rods to the frame is missing two of the four required welds. That means the bracket has less welded attachment than New Flyer specified. Over service use, the bracket has to carry front axle forces with only part of the intended weld support.
There is no warning sign before failure. A transit agency should not rely on noise, vibration, or handling changes to identify the defect, because the recall record does not list an owner-noticeable symptom before the bracket fails.
Who's affected?
DE60LF buses are listed for 2008 and 2009; D40LF and E40LFR buses are listed for 2008.
| 2008 New Flyer D40LF | drive axle |
|---|---|
| 2008 New Flyer DE60LF | drive axle |
| 2008 New Flyer E40LFR | drive axle |
| 2009 New Flyer DE60LF | drive axle |
| Units affected | 522 |
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?
A failed radius rod bracket assembly can restrict steering control and increase the risk of a crash, injury, or death. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall inspection promptly and take the vehicle out of service if steering feels restricted. 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 D40LF, DE60LF, or E40LFR bus is included in this recall.
- Contact New Flyer at 1-204-934-4876 before scheduling service, since the remedy status is not marked available in this recall record.
- Ask New Flyer when the free dealer inspection and radius rod bracket replacement is open for your bus.
- Reference recall number 10V605 when you call or schedule service.
- Limit bus operation until the radius rod bracket is inspected, because bracket failure can restrict steering control.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a New Flyer technician inspects the front axle radius rod brackets that attach the radius rods to the vehicle frame. The inspection checks for brackets affected by the missing weld condition described in recall 10V605. If a bracket is affected, the dealer replaces it with certified product. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| November 29, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 13, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V605?
Recall 10V605 covers 522 2008-2009 New Flyer D40LF, DE60LF, and E40LFR heavy duty transit buses. The front axle radius rod bracket that attaches the radius rods to the frame has two missing welds. New Flyer dealers inspect the bracket and replace it with certified product for free.
What should I do if my 2008-2009 New Flyer D40LF, DE60LF, or E40LFR is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V605. If it is, contact a New Flyer dealer or service representative and reference recall 10V605. The dealer inspects the front axle radius rod bracket and replaces the affected bracket for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to complete the recall repair at no cost, and New Flyer's remedy says dealers inspect the radius rod brackets and replace them with certified product free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is restricted steering capability if the front axle radius rod bracket assembly fails. Recall 10V605 links that failure to increased crash, injury, or death risk. Confirm the VIN, then arrange the free inspection and bracket replacement through New Flyer service.
When did the New Flyer recall repair start?
The safety recall began on December 13, 2010. For a bus still in service, check the VIN and call New Flyer at 1-204-934-4876 or contact a New Flyer dealer to confirm completion status and arrange the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V605000 |
|---|---|
| New Flyer customer service | 1-204-934-4876 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V605 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V605000 |
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 →