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.
New Flyer of America – AFTERMARKET TIE ROD ENDS
| Report Received Date | 11/28/2007 |
| NHTSA ID | 07E102000 |
| Consequence Summary | SHOULD THE TIE ROD END FAIL, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | R07-044 |
| Potentially Affected | 1409 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=07E102000) |
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