Recall 15V-562: 2014–2015 New Flyer XD40, 2014 New Flyer XD60 and 5 more
New Flyer Industries Ltd. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Sep 4, 2015, covering about 432 vehicles.
The problem
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 New Flyer XDE40 and XD40, 2014 XD60, XN35 and XN60, 2015 XDE35, and 2013-2015 XN40 transit buses. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an improperly torqued front axle center link retaining clamp on the tie rod. As a result, the tie rod may disconnect, causing a loss of steering.
The risk
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that the center link retaining clamp is properly torqued. Any components displaying play or movement will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2015. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R15-015.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | New Flyer Industries Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 15V562000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| New Flyer XD40 | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| New Flyer XD60 | 2014 | All years |
| New Flyer XDE35 | 2015 | All years |
| New Flyer XDE40 | 2014, 2015 | All years |
| New Flyer XN35 | 2014 | All years |
| New Flyer XN40 | 2013, 2014, 2015 | All years |
| New Flyer XN60 | 2014 | All 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 15V-562?
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 New Flyer XDE40 and XD40, 2014 XD60, XN35 and XN60, 2015 XDE35, and 2013-2015 XN40 transit buses. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an improperly torqued front axle center link retaining clamp on the tie rod. As a result, the tie rod may disconnect, causing a loss of steering.
How is recall 15V-562 fixed?
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that the center link retaining clamp is properly torqued. Any components displaying play or movement will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2015. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R15-015.
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.