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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A loose steering shaft can cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
11005634Service bulletin increasing the torque value of a joint in a double-tilt steering column spline shaft.
10165645Service Manual Bulletin which stresses the need for safety when performing maintenance on the high voltage systems on your New Flyer vehicle.
10165644Service Manual Bulletin providing revised, corrected or additional information for the Preventive Maintenance on buses specifically equipped with a Powerex direct drive air compressor.
10165605Service Manual Bulletin provides revised information for the Preventive Maintenance on specifically equipped vehicles with the Powerex belt driven air compressor.
10128680This Service Manual Bulletin provides new OEM (Kongsberg) PM inspection requirements and new installation procedure for the adjustable floor pedal moveable arm on specifically equipped vehicles.
10128679This Parts Manual Bulletin provides new part number information for the moveable arm kit for the Kongsberg brake and accelerator assembly on specifically equipped vehicles.
10124959This Service Manual Bulletin provides new information on how to check for proper chain tension, as measured by the chain deflection, while performing the ramp mechanism initial adjustments. This bulletin only applies to vehicles with New Flyer designed ramps.
10117565This bulletin provides PM inspection requirements for the K-menber on the fuel tank support structure
10093572Technical instruction for amerex display module and firmware validation
10081542Technical instruction to apply specific torque to all mounting bolts for rooftop components.
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