2000–2007 New Flyer D60HF & 2000 New Flyer C40LF recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain transit buses, the u-joint assemblies have inadequate spline engagement on one of the two end yokes.
💥 The risk
Excessive play in the steering system could develop and, if not corrected, cause a loss of steering control which could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V268000
- Manufacturer
- NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Vehicles affected
- 1,768
- Component
- STEERING
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 10, 2007
- Built
- Jan 1, 1994 – Dec 31, 2000
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.