CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XD40, XD60, XDE40, 2022 XN35, XE40, XN40, and 2021 XN60 transit buses. The steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gear to fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear if required, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 2, 2022. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R22-026.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain transit buses may have had their steering gears incorrectly assembled. Over time, the steering gear can fracture, which may lead to a loss of steering control.
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected buses should take this recall seriously and arrange for the inspection as soon as possible. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 2, 2022.
Dealers will inspect the steering gear and replace it if required, at no cost to the owner. You can also contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-204-224-6706, referencing recall R22-026, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| New Flyer XD40 | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| New Flyer XD60 | 20212022 |
| New Flyer XDE40 | 20212022 |
| New Flyer XE40 | 2022 |
| New Flyer XN35 | 2022 |
| New Flyer XN40 | 2022 |
| New Flyer XN60 | 2021 |