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Campaign 11V407 Posted August 5, 2011 247 units

2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 New Flyer Recall 11V407: Driveshaft

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 11V407 covers 247 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 New Flyer buses for output-flange bolt fatigue. Free repair at franchised New Flyer dealers.

New Flyer is recalling 247 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 heavy duty transit buses, including GE35LFR and GE40LF models, because 3 output-flange retaining bolts in the ISE propulsion system are subject to fatigue failure. If the bolts fail, part of the driveshaft and output flange can separate from the bus, creating a risk of injury to bystanders and property damage; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The ISE propulsion system on affected 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 New Flyer GE35LFR, GE40LF, GE40LFA, D40LF, GE40LFR, and H40LFR transit buses sends power through a combination gearbox to the driveshaft. The driveshaft is the rotating shaft that carries that power toward the drive axle, and the output flange is the bolted coupling that holds the driveshaft connection to the gearbox.

On these buses, the three retaining bolts for the output flange are subject to fatigue failure. Fatigue means the bolts weaken from repeated load cycles until they no longer hold the flange securely. If the bolts fail, the output flange remains attached to part of the driveshaft, and that driveshaft section can separate from the bus.

There is no warning sign before failure. A driver or maintenance crew should treat any unusual driveline noise or vibration as a reason to inspect the bus, but this recall does not identify a reliable warning sign before the flange and driveshaft section separate.

Who's affected?

Spans six New Flyer bus models across the 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 model years, all tied to the driveline driveshaft component.

2008 New Flyer GE35LFR driveline
2009 New Flyer GE40LF driveline
2008 New Flyer GE40LFA driveline
2005 New Flyer GE40LF driveline
2007 New Flyer D40LF driveline
Units affected247

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?

If the driveshaft and output flange separate from the bus, loose driveline parts can injure bystanders or damage property. No warning sign is listed before separation, so operators should schedule dealer inspection and repair promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised New Flyer dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, or 2010 New Flyer GE35LFR, GE40LF, GE40LFA, D40LF, GE40LFR, or H40LFR bus is included in this recall.
  2. Contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-934-4876 for current repair instructions.
  3. Ask about the free driveline inspection and output-flange-bolt replacement that fixes fatigue-prone retaining bolts on the ISE propulsion system.
  4. Reference recall number 11V407 when you call or schedule service.
  5. Keep the bus out of service if driveline parts sound loose, vibrate, or show damage before inspection.

What happens at the repair

Because the remedy status is not marked available, confirm scheduling with a New Flyer dealer or service representative before arranging service. Once the dealer repair is available, a New Flyer technician will inspect the drive line components and replace the output flange bolts. The source remedy identifies this repair as free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18, 2011, so ask the service desk to verify the campaign parts and repair instructions for campaign 11V407 before the bus is brought in.

Timeline

August 5, 2011 NHTSA published the recall
August 18, 2011 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V407?

Recall 11V407 covers 247 New Flyer heavy duty transit buses from 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010. The output flange retaining bolts on the ISE propulsion system can fail, allowing part of the driveshaft and output flange to separate from the vehicle.

What should I do if my 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, or 2010 New Flyer bus is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 11V407. If it is, contact a franchised New Flyer dealer to schedule inspection of the drive line components and replacement of the output flange bolts. Reference recall number 11V407 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and New Flyer dealers will inspect the drive line components and replace the output flange bolts free of charge.

What is the safety risk in recall 11V407?

The safety risk is driveshaft and output flange separation from the vehicle. That separation creates a risk of bodily injury to bystanders and property damage. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer inspection and bolt replacement before returning the bus to regular service.

When did the New Flyer repair start?

The safety recall began on August 18, 2011. New Flyer dealers inspect the drive line components and replace the output flange bolts free of charge. Fleet owners can also contact New Flyer at 1-204-934-4876 and reference recall 11V407.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V407000
New Flyer customer service1-204-934-4876
NHTSA recall #11V407
NHTSA recall # (full)11V407000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →