NEW FLYER D30LF 2000: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V276000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | D30LF | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-03-16 | 2000-09-15 | 2000-09-22 |
Production Dates: 2000-01-01 - 2000-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 185
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE FRONT AXLE'S SPRING TOWER BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
INCORRECT BOLT TORQUE COULD LEAD TO A SHORTER BOLT FATIGUE LIFE AND EVENTUAL BOLT FAILURE.
DEALERS WILL REINSTALL THE BOLTS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 16, 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
