Recall 10V605000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Report Date
20101129
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
4 models
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 Consequence
FAILURE OF A RADIUS ROD BRACKET ASSEMBLY MAY RESULT IN RESTRICTED STEERING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NEW FLYER | D40LF |
| 2008 | NEW FLYER | DE60LF |
| 2008 | NEW FLYER | E40LFR |
| 2009 | NEW FLYER | DE60LF |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.