Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V265000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-08-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V265000

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,552
Reported to NHTSA
2001-08-22
Owners notified
2001-09-17

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE CLAMP NUTS FOR THE CENTER LINK TIE RODS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.

Safety risk

INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED CLAMP NUTS COULD LEAD TO THE TIE RODS SEPARATING FROM THE CENTER LINK POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

NEW FLYER WILL WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD END CLAMP LOCK NUTS TO ENSURE THAT THE NUTS ARE PROPERLY TIGHTENED. ANY DAMAGED TIE RODS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 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

16 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
NEW FLYER C35LF2001 2000 1999 1998
NEW FLYER C40LF2001 2000 1999 1998
NEW FLYER D35LF2001 2000 1999 1998
NEW FLYER D40LF2001 2000 1999 1998

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.