NHTSA Recall 10V605000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V605000; Date: Nov. 29, 2010
Failure of a radius rod bracket assembly may result in restricted steering capability increasing the risk of vehicle crash, injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 New Flyer D40lf; 2008 New Flyer De60lf; 2009 New Flyer De60lf; 2008 New Flyer E40lfr
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Ltd
Affected Units:: 522
Recall Summary:
New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 heavy duty transit buses. The radius rod bracket which attaches the front axle radius rods to the vehicle frame may be missing two of the four required welds.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect for radius rod brackets and will be replaced with certified product free of charge. The safety recall began on December 13, 2010. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-934-4876.
Recall Notes:
New flyer safety recall no. R10-028. Owners 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: Dec 13, 2011
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