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New Flyer C35LF Recall 05V116: Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

NHTSA campaign 05V116, reported March 25, 2005, 178 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 05V116NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

New Flyer C35LF20042005
New Flyer C40LF20042005
New Flyer D30LF20042005
New Flyer D35LF20042005
New Flyer D40LF20042005
New Flyer D60LF20042005
New Flyer DE40LF20042005