1997 NEW FLYER D40LF 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 |
1997 NEW FLYER D40LF |
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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 |
1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for SEATS
1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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