2012 NEW FLYER XN40 RECALL - #13V459000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
New Flyer Industries is recalling certain model year 2012 XN40 transit buses manufactured October 30, 2012, through November 27, 2012, and equipped with certain Sportworks Northwest Apex 3 bicycle racks. In the affected racks, cracks may develop where the latch tube is welded to the pivot tabs connected to the frame. Over time, the cracks may lead to separation of the latch tube and latch handle.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 NEW FLYER XN40 |
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| Manufacturer |
New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Manufactured between |
10/30/2012 - 11/27/2012 |
| Recalled on |
10/22/2013 |
| Influenced by |
New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/30/2013 |
| # Affected |
12 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
New Flyer Industries is recalling certain model year 2012 XN40 transit buses manufactured October 30, 2012, through November 27, 2012, and equipped with certain Sportworks Northwest Apex 3 bicycle racks. In the affected racks, cracks may develop where the latch tube is welded to the pivot tabs connected to the frame. Over time, the cracks may lead to separation of the latch tube and latch handle. |
| Consequences |
If the latch handle and tube fall from the rack it would create a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
New Flyer will notify owners and Sportworks Northwest will replace the frames under warranty, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2013. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-800-665-2637 or Sportworks at 1-888-861-0555 ext. 2. New Flyer's campaign number is R13-022. |
| 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 |
2012 NEW FLYER XN40 Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2012 NEW FLYER XN40 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
2012 NEW FLYER XN40 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 NEW FLYER XN40 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 NEW FLYER XN40 Recall for SEATS
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