NHTSA Recall 05V116000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V116000; Date: Mar. 25, 2005
Bracket failure could result in a crash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 New Flyer C35lf; 2005 New Flyer C35lf; 2004 New Flyer C40lf; 2005 New Flyer C40lf; 2004 New Flyer D30lf; 2005 New Flyer D30lf; 2004 New Flyer D35lf; 2005 New Flyer D35lf; 2004 New Flyer D40lf; 2005 New Flyer D40lf; 2004 New Flyer D60lf; 2005 New Flyer D60lf; 2004 New Flyer De40lf; 2005 New Flyer De40lf
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Ltd
Affected Units:: 178
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses equipped with meritor front axle assemblies, a weld is missing on the radius rod attachment bracketand the bracket may fatigue and fail while in use.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the brackets free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2005. Owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4874.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 6, 2005
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