Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V313000 Reported July 5, 2010

Intermediate steering columns/trw

New Flyer Of America, Inc. · Steering · 42 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V313000
Manufacturer Campaign
R10-014
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
42
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 5, 2010

Defect Summary

New flyer is recalling certain model year 2008 d40lfr and model year 2009 de60lfr heavy duty low floor transit buses equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. the weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mis-located.

Safety Consequence

Mis-located welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. this condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action

The safety recall began on august 2, 2010. trw is handling the remedy for this campaign please see trw's defect report 10e-026. the corrective action involves inspection and replacement of the steering columns if found to be defective. this service will be performed free of charge. owners may contact trw at 765-429-1768 or new flyer customer service at 204-934-4876.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized New Flyer Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 10V313000 or campaign R10-014.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
View Official NHTSA Notice →
Related

Similar Recalls

Other recalls from New Flyer Of America, Inc. or involving Steering.

FAQ: Recall 10V313000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V313000?

NHTSA recall 10V313000 was issued by New Flyer Of America, Inc. on July 5, 2010. It addresses: Intermediate steering columns/trw. The recall affects approximately 42 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized New Flyer Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V313000 or the manufacturer campaign number R10-014. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.