Defect Description For Recall
New Flyer Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008 D40Lfr And Model Year 2009 De60Lfr Heavy Duty Low Floor Transit Buses Equipped With TRW Igen3 Intermediate Steering Columns. The Weld Around The Igen3 Steering Shaft Tube That Secures The Spline Tube To The Intermediate Tube May Be Mis-Located.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
D40LFR
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
10V313000
Component Description
Steering:Column
Effect Of Defect
Mis-Located Welds May Result In Torsional And Axial Strength Falling Below Acceptable Levels. This Condition Could Result In Separation Of The Steering Column, Loss Of Steering Control And A Vehicle Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
The Safety Recall Began On August 2, 2010. TRW Is Handling The Remedy For This Campaign Please See TRW’S Defect Report 10E-026. The CorreCTIve Action Involves InspeCTIon And Replacement Of The Steering Columns If Found To Be DefeCTIve. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact TRW At 765-429-1768 Or New Flyer Customer Service At 204-934-4876.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20081217
End Of Manufacture
20090310
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
42
Date Owners Notified
20100802
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20100705
Make Campaign Number
R10-014