NHTSA recall campaign
05V116000
ManufacturerNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTDReported2005-03-25Affected178 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES, A WELD IS MISSING ON THE RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT BRACKETAND THE BRACKET MAY FATIGUE AND FAIL WHILE IN USE.
Risk
BRACKET FAILURE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4874.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →