2014 NEW FLYER XD60 RECALL - #15V562000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2014 NEW FLYER XD60 |
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| Manufacturer |
New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Manufactured between |
5/8/2015 - 6/3/2015 |
| Recalled on |
9/4/2015 |
| Influenced by |
New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/1/2015 |
| # Affected |
432 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2014 NEW FLYER XD60 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2014 NEW FLYER XD60 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2014 NEW FLYER XD60 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2014 NEW FLYER XD60 Recall for SEATS
2014 NEW FLYER XD60 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2014 NEW FLYER XD60 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER
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