New Flyer C35LF, C40LF, D35LF and others: Hose, piping, and connections

Date

May 22, 2002

Filed by

New Flyer Of America, Inc.

Vehicles

New Flyer C35LF (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002); New Flyer C40LF (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002); New Flyer D35LF (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002); New Flyer D40LF (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

redundant NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

Component

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Hose, Piping, And Connections

Description of the defect

On certain low floor Buses, The Power Steering Hose was incorrectly installed.

Potentially affected

480

What can happen

The Hose Can leak, creating The risk of an Engine Fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace The Hose. Owner notification began July 1, 2002. 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 1-204-228-8984.

Recall notes

Customers Can 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

July 1, 2002

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

02V112000

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.