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NHTSA Recall 05V116000: Tie rod assembly (steering)

NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 178 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the New Flyer C35LF.

178
vehicles potentially affected
7
models affected
2005
owners notified (April 6)
NHTSA campaign05V116000
ComponentSTEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Report receivedMarch 25, 2005
Owner notificationApril 6, 2005
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

Safety risk

Bracket failure could result in a crash without prior warning.

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.

Notes

Customers may also 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 05V116000

Make and modelModel years
New Flyer C35LF2004, 2005
New Flyer C40LF2004, 2005
New Flyer D30LF2004, 2005
New Flyer D35LF2004, 2005
New Flyer D40LF2004, 2005
New Flyer D60LF2004, 2005
New Flyer DE40LF2004, 2005

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.