Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 05V-116 · New Flyer vehicles
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD recall 05V-116 covers 178 New Flyer vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V116000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES, A WELD IS MISSING ON THE RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT BRACKETAND THE BRACKET MAY FATIGUE AND FAIL WHILE IN USE.
The risk
BRACKET FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 2004 to February 28, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.