CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A front axle center link retaining clamp on the tie rod may not have been properly torqued during assembly. Over time, the tie rod may disconnect, causing a loss of steering.
Losing steering greatly increases the risk of a crash. Owners should watch for any play or movement in the front steering components and have their bus inspected as soon as possible.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the clamp, confirm it is properly torqued, and replace any components showing play or movement. Owners can contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706 and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| New Flyer XD40 | 20142015 |
|---|---|
| New Flyer XD60 | 2014 |
| New Flyer XDE35 | 2015 |
| New Flyer XDE40 | 20142015 |
| New Flyer XN35 | 2014 |
| New Flyer XN40 | 201320142015 |
| New Flyer XN60 | 2014 |