1999 NEW FLYER D40LF RECALL - #01V265000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE CLAMP NUTS FOR THE CENTER LINK TIE RODS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 NEW FLYER D40LF |
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| Manufacturer |
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1998 - 7/31/2001 |
| Recalled on |
9/4/2001 |
| Influenced by |
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/17/2001 |
| # Affected |
1,552 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE CLAMP NUTS FOR THE CENTER LINK TIE RODS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED. |
| Consequences |
INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED CLAMP NUTS COULD LEAD TO THE TIE RODS SEPARATING FROM THE CENTER LINK POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 |
1999 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1999 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1999 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
1999 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
1999 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1999 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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