| Make : NEW FLYER | Model : D40LF | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 20000101 - 20000831 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V276000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010316 | Date Received by ODI: 20000915 | Date Added to Database: 20000922 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 185 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE FRONT AXLE'S SPRING TOWER BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED. |
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Consequence:
INCORRECT BOLT TORQUE COULD LEAD TO A SHORTER BOLT FATIGUE LIFE AND EVENTUAL BOLT FAILURE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REINSTALL THE BOLTS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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