2021–2022 New Flyer XD40 & 2021–2022 New Flyer XD60 + 5 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2021-2022 XD40, XD60, XDE40, 2022 XN35, XE40, XN40, and 2021 XN60 transit buses. The steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gear to fracture.
💥 The risk
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gear if required, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 2, 2022. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R22-026.
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
- 22V637000
- Manufacturer recall #
- R22-026
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 55
- Component
- STEERING
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 2, 2022
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.