NHTSA Recall 13V459000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V459000; Date: Sep. 20, 2013
If the latch handle and tube fall from the rack it would create a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 New Flyer XN40
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Affected Units:: 12
Recall Summary:
New flyer industries is recalling certain model year 2012 xn40 transit buses manufactured October 30, 2012, through November 27, 2012, and equipped with certain sportworks northwest apex 3 bicycle racks. In the affected racks, cracks may develop where the latch tube is welded to the pivot tabs connected to the frame. Over time, the cracks may lead to separation of the latch tube and latch handle.
How to Fix:
New flyer will notify owners and sportworks northwest will replace the frames under warranty, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2013. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-800-665-2637 or sportworks at 1-888-861-0555 ext. 2. New flyer's campaign number is r13-022.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 30, 2013
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