No complaints are listed for the 2009 NEW Flyer DE60LFA. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as NEW FLYER DE60LFA.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2012-12-17. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 transit buses, models: C35LF, C40LFR, D35LFR, D40LF, D40LFR, D60LF, D60LFA, D60LFR, DE35LFA, DE40LF, DE40LFA, DE40LFR, DE60LF, DE60LFA, DE60LFR, and XDE40. The drive shaft access panel may have insufficient strength or be not properly secured to the floor. If the drive shaft fails, debris from the driveshaft failure may enter the passenger comp (excerpt)
Consequence: If debris resulting from drive shaft failure enters the passenger compartment, it may result in injury to the bus occupants. (excerpt)
Remedy: New Flyer notification to owners on 01/03/2013. Dealers will install a steel plate under the access panel on affected buses, free of charge. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-204-224-6706 for more information. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2010-07-22. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 C40LFR, D40LF AND DE60LF HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES, AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2009 DE60LFA HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES. THE PASSENGER ASSIST GRAB STRAP HANDLES HAVE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURES IN THE FIELD.
Consequence: FAILURE OF A PASSENGER ASSIST GRAB STRAP HANDLE COULD RESULT IN A PASSENGER FALLING AND BEING INJURED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING PASSENGER ASSIST GRAB STRAP HANDLES WITH AN IMPROVED PRODUCT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4876.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2010-03-09. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: NEW FLYER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 TRANSIT BUSES. THESE MODELS HAVE AN INSPECTION PANEL LOCATED ABOVE THE DRIVE SHAFT IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOORING FOR EASY INSPECTION AND REMOVAL OF THE DRIVE SHAFT. THIS PANEL MAY NOT BE OF SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO PREVENT FOREIGN MATTER FROM ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IN THE EVENT OF A DRIVE SHAFT FAILURE.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE DRIVE SHAFT ACCESS PANEL TO MAINTAIN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INTEGRITY COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INCORPORATE AN ENERGY ABSORBING HONEYCOMB MATERIAL TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ACCESS PANEL. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2009-09-24. Systems: INTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
11 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 5 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
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| SEATS | 1 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
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| VISIBILITY | 1 |
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11018606
Date: 2025-05-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Thermo-King has issued a Service Bulletin (SB866-1) related to the clutch bearing maintenance on their QS616 HVAC screw compressor. New Flyer is issuing this Technical Service Information Bulletin to notify New Flyer XD60, XN60 and XDE60 bus operators about this Thermo-King Service Bulletin.
10144750
Date: 2018-08-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This Service Manual Bulletin Provides Updated Preventive Maintenace Interval for the Crankcase Breather Tube Element on Buses Equipped with a Cummins Diesel ISL 07 or ISL 09 Engine.
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.
10094807
Date: 2016-08-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
REWORK EXISTING EXHAUST TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR UPDATED CUMMINS EGR COOLER INSTALLATION
10094022
Date: 2014-09-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO REVISE REAR PANEL WIRING AND PROGRAMMING FOR ALLISON ESS A/C COMMAND.
10110593
Date: 2013-09-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Technical Instruction to Rework OK6 Transmission Cooler Wire Harness UV Damage.
10110422
Date: 2013-07-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Technical Instruction to Remove and Replace the Driver's Defroster Controller.
10110542
Date: 2013-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Technical Instruction to Cover EMP OK6 Rooftop Oil Cooler Fan Harnesses.
10030547
Date: 2009-07-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, SEATS.
NEW FLYER BUSES: INSTALL ADAPTER CUP STANCHION (NF PN: 379052) ONTO EXISTING WHEELCHAIR BARRIER AND CONNECT TO THE VERTICAL STANCHION. TRIM VERTICAL STANCHION AS REQUIRED TO FIT INTO THE CUP. THIS EFFECTS SPECIFICALLY EQUIPPED MODELS OF 2008 DE60LF AND 2009 DE60LFA BUSES. *PE