Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
XD40
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V562000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Loss Of Steering Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
20141015
End Of Manufacture
20150717
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
432
Date Owners Notified
20151001
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150904
Make Campaign Number
R15-015