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NHTSARecalled Sep 20, 2013 · #13V459000

Parts may Fall from Bicycle Rack

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

New Flyer Industries is recalling certain model year 2012 XN40 transit buses manufactured October 30, 2012, through November 27, 2012, and equipped with certain Sportworks Northwest Apex 3 bicycle racks. In the affected racks, cracks may develop where the latch tube is welded to the pivot tabs connected to the frame. Over time, the cracks may lead to separation of the latch tube and latch handle. If the latch handle and tube fall from the rack it would create a potential road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Parts may Fall from Bicycle Rack
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Model numbers
XN40
UPCs

What you should do

New Flyer will notify owners and Sportworks Northwest will replace the frames under warranty, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2013. Owners may contact New Flyer at 1-800-665-2637 or Sportworks at 1-888-861-0555 ext. 2. New Flyer's campaign number is R13-022.

View the official CPSC notice