New Flyer C40LF, D30LF, D40LF: Springs/bags

Date

Sept. 15, 2000

Filed by

New Flyer Of America, Inc.

Vehicles

New Flyer C40LF (2000); New Flyer D30LF (2000); New Flyer D40LF (2000)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

redundant NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

Component

Suspension › Front › Springs › Air Suspension › Springs/Bags

Description of the defect

Vehicle description: Transit Buses. The front Axle's Spring Tower bolts May not have been adequately tightened.

Potentially affected

185

What can happen

Incorrect Bolt torque could lead to a shorter Bolt fatigue life And eventual Bolt failure.

Remedy

Dealers will reinstall The bolts to The Correct torque.

Recall 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).

Owner notification date

March 16, 2001

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

00V276000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.