Recall 01V160000: 1997–1998 New Flyer D40LF and 1 other model

Report received

May 22, 2001

Manufacturer

New flyer of america, inc.

Potentially affected

978vehicles

Model years

1997–1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

This condition could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 New Flyer C40LF1 complaints
• 1998 New Flyer C40LF0 complaints
• 1997 New Flyer D40LF0 complaints
• 1998 New Flyer D40LF1 complaints