New Flyer XDE35, XDE40, XDE60 and others: Column

Date

Dec. 20, 2022

Filed by

New Flyer of America, Inc.

Vehicles

New Flyer XDE35 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022); New Flyer XDE40 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022); New Flyer XDE60 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022); New Flyer XE40 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022); New Flyer XE60 (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022); New Flyer XN40 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022); New Flyer XT40 (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022); New Flyer XT60 (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)

Component

Steering › Column

Description of the defect

New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2022 XDE35, XDE40, XDE60, XE40, XN40, 2017-2022 XE60, 2014-2022 XT40 and XT60 transit buses equipped with a double tilt steering column. The steering column connection to the upper steering shaft may become loose.

Potentially affected

746

What can happen

A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the steering column and shaft components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R22-035.

Recall 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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Feb. 1, 2023

Manufacturer campaign number

R22-035

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Steering column · COLUMN-STEERING DBL TILT 9204 · 536446; Upper steering shaft · JOINT-U STRG DBL TILT · 532703

Recall number

22V943000

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.