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2015 NEW FLYER XN40 Recall - Campaign #15V562000

 
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2015 NEW FLYER XN40 RECALL - #15V562000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2015 NEW FLYER XN40
Manufacturer New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Manufactured between 7/29/2014 - 7/17/2015
Recalled on 9/4/2015
Influenced by New Flyer Industries Ltd.
Owners Notified on 10/1/2015
# Affected 432
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Description 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.
Consequences A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective action 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.
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.safercar.gov.
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