NHTSA Recall 15V562000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
New Flyer Industries Ltd. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 432 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the New Flyer XD40.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V562000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R15-015 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | September 4, 2015 |
| Owner notification | October 1, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
New Flyer Industries Ltd. (New Flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 New Flyer XDE40 and XD40, 2014 XD60, XN35 and XN60, 2015 XDE35, and 2013-2015 XN40 transit buses. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an improperly torqued front axle center link retaining clamp on the tie rod. As a result, the tie rod may disconnect, causing a loss of steering.
Safety risk
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
New Flyer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to verify that the center link retaining clamp is properly torqued. Any components displaying play or movement will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2015. Owners may contact New Flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706. New Flyer's number for this recall is R15-015.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V562000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New Flyer XD40 | 2014, 2015 |
| New Flyer XD60 | 2014 |
| New Flyer XDE35 | 2015 |
| New Flyer XDE40 | 2014, 2015 |
| New Flyer XN35 | 2014 |
| New Flyer XN40 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| New Flyer XN60 | 2014 |
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.