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1998-2001 New Flyer C35LF, New Flyer C40LF and others recall: tie rod assembly

New Flyer Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 22, 2001. It covers about 1,552 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,552
reported
Aug 22, 2001
owners notified
Sep 17, 2001

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong
Vehicle description: transit buses. The clamp nuts for the center link tie rods may have been inadequately tightened.
Risk
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.

Recall number 01V265000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V265000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2001 New Flyer C35LF, New Flyer C40LF and others tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 01V265000, reported on August 22, 2001, covers about 1,552 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V265000?

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.

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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