NHTSA Campaign Id 05V298000; Date: Jun. 27, 2005
Improper securing of the center-link rod ends could cause the assembly to come apart, resulting in loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:2004 New Flyer D40lf
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Ltd
Affected Units:: 218
Recall Summary:On certain transit buses custom built for southeastern pennsylvania transit authority and equipped with man axles, the center-link assemblies were incorrectly tightened.
How to Fix:Southeastern pennsylvania transit authority was notified of this recall on June 28, 2005. Vehicles will have the subject components replaced.
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: Jun 28, 2005
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