1998 NEW FLYER C35LF RECALL - #01V160000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 NEW FLYER C35LF |
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| Manufacturer |
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1997 - 12/31/1998 |
| Recalled on |
5/22/2001 |
| Influenced by |
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/28/2001 |
| # Affected |
978 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 NEW FLYER C35LF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1998 NEW FLYER C35LF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1998 NEW FLYER C35LF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1998 NEW FLYER C35LF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1998 NEW FLYER C35LF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
1998 NEW FLYER C35LF Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
1998 NEW FLYER C35LF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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