Recall 01V265000: 1998–2001 New Flyer C40LF and 1 other model
- Report received
- Aug 22, 2001
- Manufacturer
- New flyer of america, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 1,552vehicles
- Model years
- 1998–2001
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. The clamp nuts for the center link tie rods may have been inadequately tightened.
Possible consequence
Inadequately tightened clamp nuts could lead to the tie rods separating from the center link possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
New flyer will will inspect the tie rod end clamp lock nuts to ensure that the nuts are properly tightened. Any damaged tie rods will be replaced. Owner notification began september 17, 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.
- 1998 New Flyer C40LF0 complaints
- 1999 New Flyer C40LF0 complaints
- 2000 New Flyer C40LF0 complaints
- 2001 New Flyer C40LF0 complaints
- 1998 New Flyer D40LF1 complaints
- 1999 New Flyer D40LF0 complaints
- 2000 New Flyer D40LF0 complaints
- 2001 New Flyer D40LF1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.