NHTSA campaign 05V116000

NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD recall 05V116000

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.

Reported 03/25/2005

What can happen

BRACKET FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Repair

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.

Components

  • Steering: Linkages: Tie rod assembly

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.