No complaints are listed for the 2000 NEW Flyer D60HF. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as NEW FLYER D60HF.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2008-02-05. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: NEW FLYER IS RECALLING 431 MY 1996-2001 D60HF DIESEL TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A ROOFTOP AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR. THE EVAPORATOR DRAIN LINES MAKE CONTACT WITH COMPONENTS (BALLAST ASSEMBLIES) WITHIN THE INTERIOR LIGHTING PANEL BELOW THE DRAIN LINE PORT. THIS CAN RESULT IN EITHER DAMAGE TO THE DRAIN LINE, WHICH INTRODUCES MOISTURE INTO THE LIGHTING PANEL, OR RESTRICTION OF THE LINE WHICH RES (excerpt)
Consequence: MOISTURE IN SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES WITHIN THE LIGHTING PANEL MAY RESULT IN A SHORTING OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND A VEHICLE FIRE. (excerpt)
Remedy: NEW FLYER WILL INCORPORATE AN ELBOW FITTING INTO THE DRAIN LINE WHERE IT ENTERS THE LIGHTING PANEL FROM THE ROOF, WHICH WILL PROMOTE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LINE AND THE BALLAST ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4803. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2007-06-11. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLIES HAVE INADEQUATE SPLINE ENGAGEMENT ON ONE OF THE TWO END YOKES.
Consequence: EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM COULD DEVELOP AND, IF NOT CORRECTED, CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4874.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2004-02-02. Systems: WHEELS.
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE CENTER AXLE WHEEL END BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
Consequence: THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AWAY FROM A PARKED POSITION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: NEW FLYER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL AIR SYSTEM R14 RELAY VALVE, #4 NOTCH AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS, AND TYPE 30 LONG STOKE BRAKE CHAMBERS ON THE CENTER AXLE; THE LOGIC CONTROL MODULE WILL BE REPROGRAMMED, ADD NEW ABS COMPONENTS (SENSORS, SPEED RINGS AND HARNESSES) IF NOT ALREADY EQUIPPED WITH ABS; AND WILL REVISE PLC PROGRAMMING. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2003-07-14. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Defect: CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING AND PARK BRAKE APPLY TIMING ARE OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD.
Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL STANDARDS.
Remedy: TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING, DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE REDUNDANT SIGNAL LINE TO THE CENTER AXLE RELAY VALVE AND THE CENTER AND REAR RELAY VALVES WILL BE SWAPPED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
2 investigations; 0 open.
PE07053
Opened: 2007-10-29. Closed: 2008-02-22.
INTERIOR FIRES
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION OPENED THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATIONBASED ON A FLEET REPORT OF 3 THERMAL EVENTS ALLEGEDLYTHE RESULT OF CONDENSATION FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER'S EVAPORATOR DRAIN HOSE SHORTING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND VARIOUS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THE INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED TO EVALUATE AND DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THESE THERMAL EVENTS. A TECHNICAL EVALUATIONDETERMINED THAT THE DR
Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Linked campaign numbers: 08V053000.
PE04003
Opened: 2004-01-08. Closed: 2004-04-30.
BRAKES FAIL TO RELEASE, BUS JACK-KNIFES
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS PROMPTED BY A TRANSIT FLEET, WHICH INFORMED ODI IN NOVEMBER, 2003, THAT THEY WERE EXPERIENCING BRAKE PROBLEMS ON THEIR HIGH FLOOR ARTICULATING STYLE BUSES.IN THE LETTER, THE FLEET STATED THAT THEY HAD EXPERIENCED OVER 50 INCIDENTS WHERE THE REAR BRAKES FAILED TO RELEASE DURING MORNING PULLOUT FROM THEIR PARKING LOCATION.THEY ALLEGED THAT THERE HAD BEEN THREE CRASHES RESULTIN
Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR.
Linked campaign numbers: 04V042000.
Manufacturer communications
5 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
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| STRUCTURE | 1 |
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10128679
Date: 2018-01-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This Parts Manual Bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the Kongsberg brake and accelerator assembly on specifically equipped vehicles.
10128680
Date: 2018-01-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles.
10002235
Date: 2003-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
REPLACE THE EXISTING LEVELING VALVE BRACKETS ON A D60HF FOR CENTRE AND REAR AXLES ON THE CURBSIDE ONLY. THE NEW BRACKET WILL HAVE 3 SETS OF HOLES FOR MOUNTING THE LEVELING VALVE. *TT
635901
Date: 2002-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE SPIGOT BEARINGA ND GEAR-TO-CASE BOLTS ON HF REAR DIFFERENTIAL ON D60HF MODELS. *TT
613921
Date: 2000-01-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
SUBJECT REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF THE SENSITIVE EDGE INNER DOOR SEALS ON THE EXIT DOOR. *TT