Vehicle recall 05V116000 · March 25, 2005
New Flyer C35LF, C40LF and 5 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V116000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 25, 2005
- Filed by
- NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Owner notification
- April 6, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 178
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- New Flyer C35LF (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- New Flyer C40LF (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- New Flyer D30LF (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- New Flyer D35LF (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- New Flyer D40LF (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- New Flyer D60LF (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
- New Flyer DE40LF (2004-2005): 2005, 2004
Has your New Flyer been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A New Flyer dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.