Recall 07E102000: Steering, Linkages, Tie Rod Assembly

NHTSA recall 07E102000 · announced November 28, 2007 · Kinetik · 1,409 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

SHOULD THE TIE ROD END FAIL, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.