NHTSA Recall 01V074000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V074000; Date: Mar. 7, 2001
A failure of a front radius rod could cause a shift in the front axle, possibly resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 New Flyer D40lf; 1994 New Flyer D40lf; 1995 New Flyer D40lf
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 469
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: transit buses. Five (5) front radius rods installed in these buses have failed.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the radius rod. Owner notification began March 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8181.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 1, 2001
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