Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| ITS-4542 | 07/01/2011 | 10039324 | New flyer: information on installing a protection plate above the gear box. *rm | 07/29/2011 | |
| ITS-4520 | 07/01/2011 | 10039304 | New flyer: information on replacing gearbox bolts. *rm | 07/29/2011 | |
| TSB-3859 | 03/25/2009 | 10028344 | New flyer: inspect steering gear miter box bolts for tightness, ensure that miter box has not moved and shear pin is in place. remove and replace steering gearbox as required. models-40ft, 60ft, dsl, cng, elec. model years unknown. | 03/25/2009 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| ITS-4836 | 11/01/2011 | 10042044 | New flyer: information on adding 5 psi check valve on the power steering return line and removing and replacing hydraulic reservoir sight glass. | 11/22/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| ITS-4836 | 11/01/2011 | 10042044 | New flyer: information on adding 5 psi check valve on the power steering return line and removing and replacing hydraulic reservoir sight glass. | 11/22/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| ITS-4621 | 06/01/2011 | 10038554 | New flyer: instructions to inspect and adjust the hydraulic system priority valve. *rm | 06/20/2011 | |
| ITS-4621 | 06/01/2011 | 10038554 | Ready | 06/20/2011 | |
| ITS-4612 | 06/01/2011 | 10038555 | Ready | 06/20/2011 | |
| ITS-4612 | 06/01/2011 | 10038555 | New flyer: procedure to reduce noise level by modifying the hydraulic reservoir. *rm | 06/20/2011 | |
| 2138 | 08/01/2003 | 10003098 | Increasing the diameter of the power steering pump high pressure hose and better isolation of the steering lines at the driver's area to reduce noise. *tt | 10/08/2003 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | |||||
| ITS-4828 | 11/01/2011 | 10042024 | New flyer: information procedures to have the front king pin seal replace the old seals on some axles. *pe | 11/22/2011 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| A681A | 12/12/2001 | 626200 | Subject regarding the tie rod end clamp lock nuts were not torqued properly in production. the fleet of low floor meritor axles need to be inspected. *yd | 12/13/2001 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 1134A | 05/03/1999 | 604479 | Subject on the steering column support grommet causing excessive friction on the steering shaft resulting in poor returnability. *tt | 05/03/1999 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| SQ97006 | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | 04/14/1997 | 08/16/1997 | FRONT RADIOS ROD MODIFICATION | ||
| New flyer issued a service bulletin outlining what appears to be engineering changes to certain steering components of buses. | ||||||