NHTSA Recall 01V265000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V265000; Date: Aug. 22, 2001
Inadequately tightened clamp nuts could lead to the tie rods separating from the center link possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 New Flyer C35lf; 1999 New Flyer C35lf; 2000 New Flyer C35lf; 2001 New Flyer C35lf; 1998 New Flyer C40lf; 1999 New Flyer C40lf; 2000 New Flyer C40lf; 2001 New Flyer C40lf; 1998 New Flyer D35lf; 1999 New Flyer D35lf; 2000 New Flyer D35lf; 2001 New Flyer D35lf; 1998 New Flyer D40lf; 1999 New Flyer D40lf; 2000 New Flyer D40lf; 2001 New Flyer D40lf
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,552
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: transit buses. The clamp nuts for the center link tie rods may have been inadequately tightened.
How to Fix:
New flyer will will inspect the tie rod end clamp lock nuts to ensure that the nuts are properly tightened. Any damaged tie rods will be replaced. Owner notification began September 17, 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: Sep 17, 2001
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