NEW Flyer 1997–1998 Suspension recall
Recalled May 22, 2001 · NHTSA recall 01V160000 · NEW Flyer
Hazard
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
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.
Units
978 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
NEW Flyer C35LF · NEW Flyer C40LF · NEW Flyer D30LF · NEW Flyer D35LF · NEW Flyer D40LF · NEW Flyer L40LF
Manufacturer(s)
redundant NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →