Make : NEW FLYER | Model : D40LF | Year : 2000 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V112000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20020701 | Date Received by ODI: 20020522 | Date Added to Database: 20020522 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 480 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR BUSES, THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. |
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Consequence:
THE HOSE CAN LEAK, CREATING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 2002. 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 1-204-228-8984. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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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). |