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SevereNHTSA·22V637000·Announced 2022-08-24

New Flyer Transit Buses Recalled for Steering Gear Fracture Risk

New Flyer is recalling 2021-2022 transit buses because incorrectly assembled steering gears may fracture, potentially causing a loss of steering control.

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 gear fracture) that can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

New Flyer of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 XD40, XD60, XDE40, 2022 XN35, XE40, XN40, and 2021 XN60 transit buses. The recall addresses a defect where the steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gear to fracture.

A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NEW FLYER XD40, XE40, XN40, XN35
Brand
NEW FLYER
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
55

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)

  • XD40
  • XE40
  • XN40
  • XN35
  • XD60
  • XDE40
  • XN60

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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