Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 10V605000

Power train: axle assembly

NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2010-11-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V605000

Power train: axle assembly

Component
Power train: axle assembly
Manufacturer
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
Vehicles affected
522
Reported to NHTSA
2010-11-29
Owners notified
2011-12-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FAILURE OF A RADIUS ROD BRACKET ASSEMBLY MAY RESULT IN RESTRICTED STEERING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
NEW FLYER D40LF2008
NEW FLYER DE60LF2009 2008
NEW FLYER E40LFR2008

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.