NEW FLYER DE40LF 2004: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V116000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | DE40LF | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-04-06 | 2005-03-25 | 2005-03-29 |
Production Dates: 2004-04-01 - 2005-02-28
Manufacturers Involved: New Flyer of America, Inc.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 178
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES, A WELD IS MISSING ON THE RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT BRACKETAND THE BRACKET MAY FATIGUE AND FAIL WHILE IN USE.
BRACKET FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
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.
