OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
07E102000
Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Reported Nov 28, 2007 · NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
Summary
CERTAIN NEW FLYER KINETIK AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT TIE ROD ENDS, P/NOS 6324963NFA AND 6324964NFA, SOLD FOR USE ON HEAVY DUTY TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR HIGH FLOOR AXLES. DUE TO POSSIBLE IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT, THE TIE ROD END MAY FAIL OR FRACTURE UNDER STRESS.
Consequence
SHOULD THE TIE ROD END FAIL, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Remedy
NEW FLYER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT NEW FLYER CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPPORT AT 204-934-4876.
Notes
NEW FLYER RECALL NO R07-044.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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