2000 NEW FLYER D40LF RECALL - #00V276000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : SPRINGS : AIR SUSPENSION : SPRINGS/BAGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE FRONT AXLE'S SPRING TOWER BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 NEW FLYER D40LF |
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| Manufacturer |
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2000 - 8/31/2000 |
| Recalled on |
9/22/2000 |
| Influenced by |
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/16/2001 |
| # Affected |
185 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE FRONT AXLE'S SPRING TOWER BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED. |
| Consequences |
INCORRECT BOLT TORQUE COULD LEAD TO A SHORTER BOLT FATIGUE LIFE AND EVENTUAL BOLT FAILURE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REINSTALL THE BOLTS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE. |
| Notes |
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). |
| See also |
2000 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2000 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2000 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2000 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
2000 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2000 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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