2013–2022 New Flyer XDE35 & 2013–2022 New Flyer XDE40 + 6 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 22V943000
- Manufacturer recall #
- R22-035
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 746
- Component
- STEERING:COLUMN
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 1, 2023
- 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.