NHTSA Recall 01V160000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V160000; Date: May. 22, 2001
This condition could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 New Flyer C35lf; 1998 New Flyer C35lf; 1997 New Flyer C40lf; 1998 New Flyer C40lf; 1997 New Flyer D30lf; 1998 New Flyer D30lf; 1997 New Flyer D35lf; 1998 New Flyer D35lf; 1997 New Flyer D40lf; 1998 New Flyer D40lf; 1997 New Flyer L40lf; 1998 New Flyer L40lf
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 978
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: transit buses. There could be a casting defect in the left side spring tower. The spring towers support the vehicle structure, and failure of a tower could cause a sudden shift in the front axle.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the spring tower. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 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: May 28, 2001
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