New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V313000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V313000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Includes 42 affected units, INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMNS/TRW, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V313000

Manufacturer: New Flyer Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-07-05T00:00:00

Subject: Intermediate steering columns/trw

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 42

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R10-014

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-4r5f-ha7s.t86f

NHTSA ID: 10V313000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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