New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V160000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V160000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Includes 978 affected units, NEW FLYER/SPRING TOWER, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V160000
Manufacturer: New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2001-05-22T00:00:00
Subject: New flyer/spring tower
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 978

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: This condition could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-sjyi~3wcn~iwvv
NHTSA ID: 01V160000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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