Defect Description For Recall
New Flyer Industries Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Xn40 Transit Buses Manufactured October 30, 2012, Through November 27, 2012, And Equipped With Certain Sportworks Northwest Apex 3 Bicycle Racks. In The Affected Racks, Cracks May Develop Where The Latch Tube Is Welded To The Pivot Tabs Connected To The Frame. Over Time, The Cracks May Lead To Separation Of The Latch Tube And Latch Handle.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
XN40
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
13V459000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Latch Handle And Tube Fall From The Rack It Would Create A Potential Road Hazard For Other Vehicles, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
New Flyer Will Notify Owners And Sportworks Northwest Will Replace The Frames Under Warranty, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 30, 2013. Owners May Contact New Flyer At 1-800-665-2637 Or Sportworks At 1-888-861-0555 Ext. 2. New Flyer’S Campaign Number Is R13-022.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
20121030
End Of Manufacture
20121127
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12
Date Owners Notified
20131030
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130920
Make Campaign Number
R13-022