NHTSA Campaign 07V268000
STEERING
Issued by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD · Reported Jun 11, 2007 · 1,768 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLIES HAVE INADEQUATE SPLINE ENGAGEMENT ON ONE OF THE TWO END YOKES.
Consequence
EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM COULD DEVELOP AND, IF NOT CORRECTED, CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
THE U-JOINT ASSEMBLY WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-934-4874.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | C40HF | 1995 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | C40HF | 1996 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | C40LF | 1996 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | C40LF | 1997 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | C40LF | 1998 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | C40LF | 1999 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | C40LF | 2000 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | D35HF | 1996 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | D40HF | 1994 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 1994 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 1995 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 1996 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 1997 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 1998 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 1999 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 2000 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 2001 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 2002 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 2003 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 2004 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 2005 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 2006 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | D60HF | 2007 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | E60HF | 1994 | 1,768 |
| NEW FLYER | L40HF | 1995 | 1,768 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V268000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.