How many recalls does the 2002 New Flyer D60hf have?

The 2002 New Flyer D60hf has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2002 New Flyer D60hf has an open recall?

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2002 New Flyer D60hf Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2002 New Flyer D60hf has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,875 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 09V346000 2009-09-02 325 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

THE RAMP BARRIER COULD PINCH THE PASSENGER'S FEET.

Remedy

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.

STEERING 07V268000 2007-06-11 1,768 affected

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.

WHEELS 04V042000 2004-02-02 782 affected

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…

Defect investigations

Investigation 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…

Investigation PE05018 Opened 2005-04-21 · closed 2005-08-05

SEAT BRACKET FAILURE

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AFTER NOTIFICATION FROM A NEW YORK CITY BUS FLEET OF A MARCH 25, 2004 INCIDENT WHERE A SEAT COLLASPED ON A TRANSIT BUS SENDING TWO PASSENGERS TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN ONE INJURY.AN INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THERE ARE TWO SEAT DESIGNS INSTALLED IN THE BUSES.SEAT DESIGN ?A? SUFFERED THE…

Investigation 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…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 New Flyer D60hf as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.