NEW Flyer XDE35, XDE40, XDE60, XE40 and 4 more (2013-2022): Steering
Recall 22V943000 · Dec 20, 2022 · New Flyer of America, Inc.
746
vehicles affected
746
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V943000
- Date
- Dec 20, 2022
- Maker
- New Flyer of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 746
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Column
- Model years
- 2013-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
New Flyer of America, Inc. (New Flyer) is recalling certain 2013-2022 XDE35, XDE40, XDE60, XE40, XN40, 2017-2022 XE60, 2014-2022 XT40 and XT60 transit buses equipped with a double tilt steering column. The steering column connection to the upper steering shaft may become loose.
What can happen
A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will replace the steering column and shaft components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R22-035.
Vehicles covered
8 models, 74 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V943000?
8 models: New Flyer XDE35 (2013-2022), New Flyer XDE40 (2013-2022), New Flyer XDE60 (2013-2022) and 5 more, about 746 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V943000?
Dealers will replace the steering column and shaft components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2023. Owners may contact New Flyer's customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R22-035.
What can happen?
A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.