NHTSA Campaign 01V074000
SUSPENSION
Issued by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. · Reported Mar 7, 2001 · 469 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. FIVE (5) FRONT RADIUS RODS INSTALLED IN THESE BUSES HAVE FAILED.
Consequence
A FAILURE OF A FRONT RADIUS ROD COULD CAUSE A SHIFT IN THE FRONT AXLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RADIUS ROD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | D40LF | 1993 | 469 |
| NEW FLYER | D40LF | 1994 | 469 |
| NEW FLYER | D40LF | 1995 | 469 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V074000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.