Recall 10V-313: 2008 New Flyer D40LFR, 2009 New Flyer DE60LFR

NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Jul 5, 2010, covering about 42 vehicles.

NHTSA number
10V-313
Report date
Jul 5, 2010
Vehicles affected
42
Owners notified
Aug 2, 2010

The problem

New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008 d40lfr and model year 2009 de60lfr heavy duty low floor transit buses equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mis-located.

The risk

Mis-located welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.

The fix

The safety recall began on august 2, 2010. Trw is handling the remedy for this campaign please see trw's defect report 10e-026. The corrective action involves inspection and replacement of the steering columns if found to be defective. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact trw at 765-429-1768 or new flyer customer service at 204-934-4876.

Notes

New flyer safety recall no. R10-014. Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerNEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
ComponentSteering › Column
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number10V313000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
New Flyer D40LFR2008All years
New Flyer DE60LFR2009All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V-313?

New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008 d40lfr and model year 2009 de60lfr heavy duty low floor transit buses equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mis-located.

How is recall 10V-313 fixed?

The safety recall began on august 2, 2010. Trw is handling the remedy for this campaign please see trw's defect report 10e-026. The corrective action involves inspection and replacement of the steering columns if found to be defective. This service will be performed free of charge. Owners may contact trw at 765-429-1768 or new flyer customer service at 204-934-4876.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.