2004 NEW FLYER D40LF RECALL - #05V298000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES CUSTOM BUILT FOR SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY AND EQUIPPED WITH MAN AXLES, THE CENTER-LINK ASSEMBLIES WERE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED.
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 |
1/1/2004 - 8/30/2004 |
| Recalled on |
6/27/2005 |
| Influenced by |
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD |
| Owners Notified on |
6/28/2005 |
| # Affected |
218 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES CUSTOM BUILT FOR SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY AND EQUIPPED WITH MAN AXLES, THE CENTER-LINK ASSEMBLIES WERE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED. |
| Consequences |
IMPROPER SECURING OF THE CENTER-LINK ROD ENDS COULD CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO COME APART, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL ON JUNE 28, 2005. VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS REPLACED. |
| 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, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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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