Make : NEW FLYER | Model : D60LF | Year : 2005 |
Build Dates : 20040401 - 20050228 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V116000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20050406 | Date Received by ODI: 20050325 | Date Added to Database: 20050329 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 178 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
BRACKET FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKETS. THE RECALL BEGAN APRIL 6, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |