Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 05V298000

Steering: linkages

NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2005-06-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V298000

Steering: linkages

Component
Steering: linkages
Manufacturer
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
Vehicles affected
218
Reported to NHTSA
2005-06-27
Owners notified
2005-06-28

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES CUSTOM BUILT FOR SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY AND EQUIPPED WITH MAN AXLES, THE CENTER-LINK ASSEMBLIES WERE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL ON JUNE 28, 2005. VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS REPLACED.

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
NEW FLYER D40LF2004

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.