NHTSA Recall 15V562000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V562000; Date: Sep. 4, 2015
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 New Flyer XD40; 2015 New Flyer XD40; 2014 New Flyer XD60; 2015 New Flyer XDE35; 2014 New Flyer XDE40; 2015 New Flyer XDE40; 2014 New Flyer XN35; 2013 New Flyer XN40; 2014 New Flyer XN40; 2015 New Flyer XN40; 2014 New Flyer XN60
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Affected Units:: 432
Recall Summary:
New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 new flyer xde40 and xd40, 2014 xd60, xn35 and xn60, 2015 xde35, and 2013-2015 xn40 transit buses. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an improperly torqued front axle center link retaining clamp on the tie rod. As a result, the tie rod may disconnect, causing a loss of steering.
How to Fix:
New flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that the center link retaining clamp is properly torqued. Any components displaying play or movement will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2015. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New flyer's number for this recall is r15-015.
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 1, 2015
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