New Flyer Transit Buses Recalled for Potential Steering Loss
New Flyer is recalling 432 transit buses from 2013-2015 because a tie rod clamp may be improperly torqued, risking a loss of steering.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering linkage) that can cause a loss of steering, which is a significant injury risk criterion for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
New Flyer Industries Ltd. is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 New Flyer transit buses, including the XN40, XN35, XD40, XD60, XDE40, XN60, and XDE35 models. The recall affects 432 vehicles that may be equipped with an improperly torqued front axle center link retaining clamp on the tie rod.
If the clamp is not properly torqued, the tie rod may disconnect, resulting in a loss of steering. This defect increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that the center link retaining clamp is properly torqued. Any components displaying play or movement will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2015. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- NEW FLYER XN40, XN35, XD40, XD60
- Brand
- NEW FLYER
- Manufacturer
- New Flyer Industries Ltd.
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 432
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (7)
- XN40
- XN35
- XD40
- XD60
- XDE40
- XN60
- XDE35
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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