NEW FLYER L40LF 1998: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V160000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | L40LF | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-05-28 | 2001-05-22 | 2001-05-22 |
Production Dates: 1997-06-01 - 1998-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 978
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
