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1993-1995 New Flyer D40LF recall: suspension

New Flyer Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 7, 2001. It covers about 469 vehicles.

vehicles affected
469
reported
Mar 7, 2001
owners notified
Mar 1, 2001

Suspension

What is wrong
Vehicle description: transit buses. Five (5) front radius rods installed in these buses have failed.
Risk
A failure of a front radius rod could cause a shift in the front axle, possibly resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the radius rod. Owner notification began march 1, 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 number 01V074000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V074000

Is there a recall on the 1993-1995 New Flyer D40LF suspension?

Yes. Recall 01V074000, reported on March 7, 2001, covers about 469 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V074000?

Dealers will replace the radius rod. Owner notification began march 1, 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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