Recall 01V265000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 1998-2001 NEW FLYER C35LF
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,552 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V265000 |
| Manufacturer | NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,552 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1998 NEW FLYER D35LF, 1998 NEW FLYER C40LF, 1998 NEW FLYER D40LF, 1998 NEW FLYER C35LF, 1999 NEW FLYER D35LF, 1999 NEW FLYER D40LF, 1999 NEW FLYER C40LF, 1999 NEW FLYER C35LF, 2000 NEW FLYER C40LF, 2000 NEW FLYER C35LF, 2000 NEW FLYER D40LF, 2000 NEW FLYER D35LF, 2001 NEW FLYER C35LF, 2001 NEW FLYER D35LF, 2001 NEW FLYER D40LF, 2001 NEW FLYER C40LF
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE CLAMP NUTS FOR THE CENTER LINK TIE RODS MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
Safety Consequence
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.
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