New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V459000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V459000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2012 xn40 transit buses manufactured october 30, 2012, through november 27, 2012, and equipped with certain sportworks northwest apex 3 bicycle racks Includes 12 affected units, Parts may Fall from Bicycle Rack, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2012 xn40 transit buses manufactured october 30, 2012, through november 27, 2012, and equipped with certain sportworks northwest apex 3 bicycle racks
Defect Summary
New flyer industries is recalling certain model year 2012 xn40 transit buses manufactured october 30, 2012, through november 27, 2012, and equipped with certain sportworks northwest apex 3 bicycle racks. in the affected racks, cracks may develop where the latch tube is welded to the pivot tabs connected to the frame. over time, the cracks may lead to separation of the latch tube and latch handle.
Corrective Action
New flyer will notify owners and sportworks northwest will replace the frames under warranty, free of charge. the recall began on october 30, 2013. owners may contact new flyer at 1-800-665-2637 or sportworks at 1-888-861-0555 ext. 2. new flyer's campaign number is r13-022.