New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V298000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V298000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Includes 218 affected units, CENTER LINK ASSEMBLY OVER-TORQUE CONDITION, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain transit buses custom built for southeastern pennsylvania transit authority and equipped with man axles, the center-link assemblies were incorrectly tightened.

Corrective Action

Southeastern pennsylvania transit authority was notified of this recall on june 28, 2005. vehicles will have the subject components replaced.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V298000

Manufacturer: New Flyer Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-06-27T00:00:00

Subject: Center link assembly over-torque condition

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 218

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain transit buses custom built for southeastern pennsylvania transit authority and equipped with man axles, the center-link assemblies were incorrectly tightened.

Consequence Summary: Improper securing of the center-link rod ends could cause the assembly to come apart, resulting in loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Southeastern pennsylvania transit authority was notified of this recall on june 28, 2005. vehicles will have the subject components replaced.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-848t-3gjz-uyye

NHTSA ID: 05V298000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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