New Flyer of America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2009

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by New Flyer of America, Inc. in 2009. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 24, 2009

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGN/POSSIBLE FIRE

NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 2002 AND SEPTEMBER 2009 EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.

NHTSA ID: 09V367000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,412

Consequence Summary:

A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.

Corrective Action:

NEW FLYER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER CUSTOMER SERVICES AT 1-204-934-4876.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 2, 2009

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELCHAIR LIFT-U

NEW FLYER IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2002-2006 D60HF DIESEL 60 FOOT HIGH FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFT, OR HAVE AFTERMARKET LIFT-U CONTROL BOXES INSTALLED. A DEFECT IN THE CONTROL BOX COULD CAUSE THE OUTBOARD RAMP BARRIER TO FOLD IN TOWARD A LIFT PASSENGER.

NHTSA ID: 09V346000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 325

Consequence Summary:

THE RAMP BARRIER COULD PINCH THE PASSENGER'S FEET.

Corrective Action:

NEW FLYER IS WORKING WITH LIFT-U (PLEASE SEE RECALL 09E-051) AND WILL REPAIR THE TRANSIT BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-204-934-4876 OR LIFT-U AT 1-209-838-2400.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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