2004 NEW FLYER D40LF RECALL - #05V116000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 NEW FLYER D40LF |
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| Manufacturer |
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/2004 - 2/28/2005 |
| Recalled on |
3/29/2005 |
| Influenced by |
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD |
| Owners Notified on |
4/6/2005 |
| # Affected |
178 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
BRACKET FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
2004 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2004 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
2004 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2004 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2004 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2004 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2004 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2004 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
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