Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V160000

Suspension

NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-05-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V160000

Suspension

Component
Suspension
Manufacturer
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
978
Reported to NHTSA
2001-05-22
Owners notified
2001-05-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

12 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
NEW FLYER C35LF1998 1997
NEW FLYER C40LF1998 1997
NEW FLYER D30LF1998 1997
NEW FLYER D35LF1998 1997
NEW FLYER D40LF1998 1997
NEW FLYER L40LF1998 1997

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.