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1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall - Campaign #01V160000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 NEW FLYER D40LF RECALL - #01V160000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION

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.

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Vehicle 1997 NEW FLYER D40LF
Manufacturer NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufactured between 6/1/1997 - 12/31/1998
Recalled on 5/22/2001
Influenced by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Owners Notified on 5/28/2001
# Affected 978
Recalled for SUSPENSION
Description 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.
Consequences THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective action 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.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS

1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for SEATS

1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

1997 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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