New Flyer C40HF, C40LF, D35HF and others: Steering

Date

June 11, 2007

Filed by

New Flyer Industries Ltd

Vehicles

New Flyer C40HF (1995, 1996); New Flyer C40LF (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000); New Flyer D35HF (1996); New Flyer D40HF (1994); New Flyer D60HF (1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007); New Flyer E60HF (1994); New Flyer L40HF (1995)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

New Flyer of America, Inc.

Component

Steering

Description of the defect

On certain Transit Buses, The u-joint assemblies have inadequate spline engagement on One of The two end yokes.

Potentially affected

1768

What can happen

Excessive Play in The Steering System could develop And, if not corrected, cause a loss of Steering Control which could result in a crash.

Remedy

The u-joint Assembly will be inspected And replaced if necessary. The recall began on June 10, 2007. Owners May contact New Flyer at 1-204-934-4874.

Recall notes

Customers May contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

July 10, 2007

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

07V268000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.