| Make : NEW FLYER | Model : L40LF | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19970601 - 19981231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V160000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010528 | Date Received by ODI: 20010522 | Date Added to Database: 20010522 |
| 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 | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 978 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. |
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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. |
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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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