NEW FLYER XN60 2014: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V562000

Make Model Year
NEW FLYER XN60 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-10-01 2015-09-04 2015-09-04

Production Dates: 2015-03-27 - 2015-04-24

Manufacturers Involved: New Flyer of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R15-015

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 432

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.