| Make : NEW FLYER | Model : D40LF | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20040101 - 20040830 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V298000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050628 | Date Received by ODI: 20050627 | Date Added to Database: 20050627 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 218 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES CUSTOM BUILT FOR SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY AND EQUIPPED WITH MAN AXLES, THE CENTER-LINK ASSEMBLIES WERE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED. |
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Consequence:
IMPROPER SECURING OF THE CENTER-LINK ROD ENDS COULD CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO COME APART, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY WAS NOTIFIED OF THIS RECALL ON JUNE 28, 2005. VEHICLES WILL HAVE THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS REPLACED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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