New Flyer C35LF, C40LF, D30LF and others: Suspension

Date

May 22, 2001

Filed by

New Flyer Of America, Inc.

Vehicles

New Flyer C35LF (1997, 1998); New Flyer C40LF (1997, 1998); New Flyer D30LF (1997, 1998); New Flyer D35LF (1997, 1998); New Flyer D40LF (1997, 1998); New Flyer L40LF (1997, 1998)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

redundant NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

Component

Suspension

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

978

What can happen

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.

Recall notes

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

May 28, 2001

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

01V160000

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.