NHTSA Recall 02V112000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V112000; Date: May. 22, 2002
The hose can leak, creating the risk of an engine fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 New Flyer C35lf; 1997 New Flyer C35lf; 1998 New Flyer C35lf; 1999 New Flyer C35lf; 2000 New Flyer C35lf; 2001 New Flyer C35lf; 2002 New Flyer C35lf; 1996 New Flyer C40lf; 1997 New Flyer C40lf; 1998 New Flyer C40lf; 1999 New Flyer C40lf; 2000 New Flyer C40lf; 2001 New Flyer C40lf; 2002 New Flyer C40lf; 1996 New Flyer D35lf; 1997 New Flyer D35lf; 1998 New Flyer D35lf; 1999 New Flyer D35lf; 2000 New Flyer D35lf; 2001 New Flyer D35lf; 2002 New Flyer D35lf; 1996 New Flyer D40lf; 1997 New Flyer D40lf; 1998 New Flyer D40lf; 1999 New Flyer D40lf; 2000 New Flyer D40lf; 2001 New Flyer D40lf; 2002 New Flyer D40lf
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 480
Recall Summary:
On certain low floor buses, the power steering hose was incorrectly installed.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the hose. Owner notification began July 1, 2002. 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 1-204-228-8984.
Recall Notes:
Customers can 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: Jul 1, 2002
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