New Flyer D40LF, DE60LF, E40LFR: Axle assembly

Date

Nov. 29, 2010

Filed by

New Flyer Industries Ltd

Vehicles

New Flyer D40LF (2008); New Flyer DE60LF (2008, 2009); New Flyer E40LFR (2008)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

New Flyer of America, Inc.

Component

Power Train › Axle Assembly

Description of the defect

New Flyer is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 heavy Duty Transit Buses. The radius rod bracket which attaches The front Axle radius rods to The Vehicle Frame May be missing two of The Four required welds.

Potentially affected

522

What can happen

Failure of a radius rod bracket Assembly May result in restricted Steering capability increasing The risk of Vehicle crash, injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect for radius rod brackets And will be replaced with certified Product Free of Charge. The Safety recall began on December 13, 2010. Owners May contact New Flyer at 1-204-934-4876.

Recall notes

New Flyer Safety recall no. R10-028.OWNERS May also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov>HTTP://WWW.safercar.gov</a> .

Owner notification date

Dec. 13, 2011

Manufacturer campaign number

R10-028

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

10V605000

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.