New Flyer recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Failure of a radius rod bracket assembly may result in restricted steering capability increasing the risk of vehicle crash, injury or death.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- New Flyer D40Lf 2008
- New Flyer De60Lf 2008–2009
- New Flyer E40Lfr 2008
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V605000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- New Flyer Industries Ltd
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 29, 2010
- Owners notified
- Dec 13, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 522
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- R10-028
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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- New Flyer recall: Suspension Mar 1, 2017
- Nabi / New Flyer recall: Seats Jan 26, 2016
- New Flyer recall: Structure Dec 17, 2012
- New Flyer recall: Power train Aug 5, 2011
- New Flyer recall: Latches/locks/linkages Apr 14, 2011
- New Flyer recall: Equipment Jul 22, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.