NEW FLYER D40LF 1993: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V074000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | D40LF | 1993 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-03-01 | 2001-03-07 | 2001-03-21 |
Production Dates: 1993-01-01 - 1995-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 469
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. FIVE "5" FRONT RADIUS RODS INSTALLED IN THESE BUSES HAVE FAILED.
A FAILURE OF A FRONT RADIUS ROD COULD CAUSE A SHIFT IN THE FRONT AXLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
