Recall 05V116000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 2004-2005 NEW FLYER C35LF
RECALL This recall affects up to 178 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V116000 |
| Manufacturer | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD |
| Vehicles Affected | 178 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2004 NEW FLYER D30LF, 2004 NEW FLYER D60LF, 2004 NEW FLYER C35LF, 2004 NEW FLYER DE40LF, 2004 NEW FLYER C40LF, 2004 NEW FLYER D35LF, 2004 NEW FLYER D40LF, 2005 NEW FLYER C35LF, 2005 NEW FLYER D30LF, 2005 NEW FLYER DE40LF, 2005 NEW FLYER D35LF, 2005 NEW FLYER D40LF, 2005 NEW FLYER D60LF, 2005 NEW FLYER C40LF
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Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
BRACKET FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
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